Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cantianus
ID:
984441

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.C.R.Watson) Edees & A.Newton

Source:
rjp

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Watsonia 12: 135 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000983779

Common Names

  • Cantian Bramble
  • Cantian Blackberry
  • Cantianus Rubus

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Description

Rubus cantianus (also called Kent Bramble, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to Europe and Asia. It has dark green foliage and white flowers. It grows in open woodlands, thickets, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus cantianus is an ornamental shrub used in landscaping and as a hedge. Its edible fruits can also be used in jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rubus cantianus is a white, five-petaled bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus cantianus is a deciduous shrub that is easy to propagate from cuttings. Take cuttings in late summer or early autumn and plant them in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and in a sheltered spot. The cuttings should root within a few weeks. Once the roots are established, transplant the cuttings to their permanent location.

Where to Find Rubus cantianus

Rubus cantianus can be found in the mountains of central and southern 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-1060: Based on the initial data import
William Charles Richard Watson (1885-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.C.R.Watson' in the authors string.
Alan Newton (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Newton' in the authors string.
Eric Smoothey Edees (1907-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Edees' in the authors string.