Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
celticus
ID:
1018526

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Newton

Source:
rjp

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Watsonia 10: 28 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001017864

Common Names

  • Celtic Bramble
  • Celtic Rubus
  • Celtic Raspberry

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Description

Rubus celticus (also called 'Celtic Bramble', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family Rosaceae. It is a deciduous shrub that typically grows to 1-2 m (3-6 ft) tall and is native to Europe, North Africa and western Asia. It is found in hedgerows, woodland edges, roadsides and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus celticus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. The fruits of this plant are edible and can be used in jams, jellies, and pies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Rubus celticus are white or pink, and the fruits are small, red, and edible. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and two small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus celticus is a deciduous shrub native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Rubus celticus

Rubus celticus is native to Europe and western Asia.

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-861: Based on the initial data import
Alan Newton (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Newton' in the authors string.