Status:
valid
Authors:
Samp.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat. (Oporto) 8: 8. 1903
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001019068
Common Names
- Caldasianus Bramble
- Caldasianus Blackberry
- Caldasianus Raspberry
Description
Rubus caldasianus (also called 'Caldas' Bramble', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family. It is a deciduous shrub with a height of up to 2 m, and has white flowers with five petals. It is native to the mountains of Central Europe, and prefers habitats with moist soils and partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Rubus caldasianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Rubus caldasianus are white in color and have five petals. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings have a single stem with two cotyledons and a pair of true leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rubus caldasianus is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in the summer and rooted in a pot of moist, sandy soil. Once established, Rubus caldasianus should be planted in a sunny spot in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Rubus caldasianus
Rubus caldasianus can be found in Europe.
Species in the Rubus genus
Rubus orbifrons,
Rubus anhaltianus,
Rubus schiedeanus,
Rubus neogardicus,
Rubus multifidus,
Rubus atrebatum,
Rubus scabripes,
Rubus incarnatus,
Rubus microphyllus,
Rubus praecox,
Rubus procerus,
Rubus roseus,
Rubus floribundus,
Rubus idaeifolius,
Rubus newbridgensis,
Rubus chevalieri,
Rubus britannicus,
Rubus leightonii,
Rubus cordatifolius,
Rubus cockburnianus,
Rubus occidentalis,
Rubus pervalidus,
Rubus chaetophorus,
Rubus rugosus,
Rubus blepharoneurus,
Rubus khasianus,
Rubus annamensis,
Rubus pascuorum,
Rubus polyadenus,
Rubus ischyracanthus,
Rubus lanaticaulis,
Rubus murrayi,
Rubus exter,
Rubus armeniacus,
Rubus putneiensis,
Rubus spadix,
Rubus adspersus,
Rubus babingtonianus,
Rubus acclivitatus,
Rubus altiarcuatus,
Rubus franchetianus,
Rubus infestisepalus,
Rubus cantianus,
Rubus aristisepalus,
Rubus dentatifolius,
Rubus naldretti,
Rubus fuscoviridis,
Rubus wedgwoodiae,
Rubus cavatifolius,
Rubus hesperius,
Species in the Rosaceae family
Acaena macrocephala,
Acaena antarctica,
Acaena argentea,
Acaena boliviana,
Acaena buchananii,
Acaena echinata,
Acaena agnipila,
Acaena cylindristachya,
Acaena confertissima,
Acaena eupatoria,
Acaena integerrima,
Acaena leptacantha,
Acaena ovina,
Acaena magellanica,
Acaena masafuerana,
Acaena patagonica,
Acaena tenera,
Acaena platyacantha,
Acaena pumila,
Acaena splendens,
Acaena stricta,
Acaena stangii,
Acaena trifida,
Acaena pallida,
Acaena caespitosa,
Acaena saccaticupula,
Acaena subincisa,
Acaena hirsutula,
Acaena fissistipula,
Acaena glabra,
Acaena tesca,
Acaena juvenca,
Acaena emittens,
Acaena dumicola,
Acaena profundeincisa,
Acaena minor,
Acaena alpina,
Acaena montana,
Acaena myriophylla,
Acaena poeppigiana,
Acaena anserovina,
Acaena sericea,
Acaena latebrosa,
Acaena sarmentosa,
Acaena elongata,
Acaena exigua,
Acaena rorida,
Acaena novae-zelandiae,
Acaena pinnatifida,
Acaena inermis,