Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cockburnianus
ID:
984028

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 29: 305 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000983366

Common Names

  • Cockburnianus Bramble
  • Cockburnianus Blackberry
  • Cockburnianus Raspberry

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Description

Rubus cockburnianus (also called Cockburn's 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 cockburnianus is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and homes. It is also known to be a natural air purifier, as it helps to remove toxins from the air.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rubus cockburnianus has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have five leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus cockburnianus 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 cockburnianus

Rubus cockburnianus 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-1018: Based on the initial data import
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.