Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capitulatus
ID:
1002725

Status:
valid

Authors:
Utsch

Source:
rjp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 48: 27. 1898

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001002063

Common Names

  • Capitate Bramble
  • Rubus capitulatus
  • Capitate Blackberry

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Description

Rubus capitulatus (also called Thimbleberry, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub found in the temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It has white flowers and red edible fruits. It is found in grasslands, forests, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus capitulatus is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive white flowers and red fruits. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rubus capitulatus has white or pink flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. Its seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have light green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus capitulatus is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 2 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by softwood cuttings taken in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Rubus capitulatus

Rubus capitulatus can be found in Europe, particularly in the Alps and the Carpathian Mountains.

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-32434: Based on the initial data import
Jacob Utsch (1824-1901): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Utsch' in the authors string.