Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cinerascens
ID:
1000664

Status:
valid

Authors:
Weihe ex Lej. & Courtois

Source:
rjp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Comp. Fl. Belg. 2: 171 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001000002

Common Names

  • Cinerascens Blackberry
  • Cascade Bramble
  • Grayleaf Bramble

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Description

Rubus cinerascens (also called Ashy Bramble, among many other common names) is a species of Rubus native to Europe and North Africa. It is a shrub with prickly stems and leaves, and white or pink flowers. It grows in forests, scrub, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus cinerascens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Rubus cinerascens are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have light green leaves and white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus cinerascens can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. Both methods require regular watering and mulching to ensure the best results.

Where to Find Rubus cinerascens

Rubus cinerascens is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands and scrublands.

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-30137: Based on the initial data import
Alexandre Louis Simon Lejeune (1779-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lej.' in the authors string.
Carl Ernst August Weihe (1779-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weihe' in the authors string.
Richard Joseph Courtois (1806-1835): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Courtois' in the authors string.