Status:
valid
Authors:
A.L.Bull & A.C.Leslie
Source:
rjp
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Watsonia 25: 421 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001011410
Common Names
- Cambridge Bramble
- European Blackberry
- Common Blackberry
Description
Rubus cantabrigiensis (also called Cambridge Blackberry, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub in the rose family with arching stems and white flowers. It is native to the eastern United States and Canada, and is found in moist woodlands, thickets, and along streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Rubus cantabrigiensis is often used as an ornamental shrub due to its attractive foliage and white flowers. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Rubus cantabrigiensis are white and have five petals. The fruits are small, red drupes. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are small and have thin, green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rubus cantabrigiensis is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but it takes a long time to germinate and can be difficult to establish.
Where to Find Rubus cantabrigiensis
Rubus cantabrigiensis is native to the eastern United States.
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,
References
Alec Leonard Bull: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.L.Bull' in the authors string.