Status:
valid
Authors:
Focke
Source:
tro
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
Exsicc. (Herb. Rub. Germ.) 1877: 9 (1877)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001271824
Common Names
- Rubus commutatus
- Commutatus Rubus
- Commutated Rubus
Description
Rubus commutatus (also called 'Common Bramble', among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a large, deciduous shrub with large, deeply lobed leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is commonly found in open, sunny habitats such as meadows, grasslands, and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Rubus commutatus is a species of plant that is used in traditional African medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rubus commutatus has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rubus commutatus is a perennial shrub that can be propagated through stem cuttings or division. To propagate through stem cuttings, cut a stem just below a node and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a pot filled with moist soil and keep it in a warm, humid environment. To propagate through division, carefully separate the plant into two or more parts and replant each part in a separate pot. Water regularly and keep in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Rubus commutatus
Rubus commutatus is native to North America and can be found in moist woodlands.
Rubus commutatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rubus commutatus?
Rubus commutatus
What is the family of Rubus commutatus?
Rosaceae
What is the common name of Rubus commutatus?
Cut-Leaved Bramble
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,