Status:
valid
Authors:
Cardot
Source:
rjp
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 3: 293 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000983434
Common Names
- Rubus chaetophorus
- Chaetophorus Bramble
- Chaetophorus Blackberry
Description
Rubus chaetophorus (also called Bristly Bramble, among many other common names) is a species of bramble native to the Himalayas and southwestern China. It is a deciduous shrub, typically growing to 1 m tall. Its leaves are pinnate, with three to five leaflets. Its flowers are white, with a diameter of 1 cm. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, on hillsides and in meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Rubus chaetophorus is an edible plant that is used in jams, jellies, and pies. The leaves have medicinal properties and can be used to treat skin conditions and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rubus chaetophorus is white with a yellow center and has a sweet smell. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rubus chaetophorus is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Rubus chaetophorus
Rubus chaetophorus is native to North America and can be found in the eastern United States and Canada.
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,