Status:
valid
Authors:
P.J.Müll.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1858
Citation Micro:
Flora 41: 167 (1858)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001009125
Common Names
- Rubus condensatus
- Dewberry
- Pacific Dewberry
Description
Rubus condensatus (also called Hawaiian Raspberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to Hawaii. It grows to a height of 2-3 m and has arching branches with white flowers in spring. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in woodlands and hedgerows.
Uses & Benefits
Rubus condensatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a natural remedy for treating diarrhea, wounds, and skin infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rubus condensatus has small, white flowers, each with five petals and five sepals. The flowers are followed by small, red fruits which contain the seeds. The seeds are small, black in color and have a hard, smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rubus condensatus is a perennial shrub native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Rubus condensatus
Rubus condensatus is native to Europe and can be found in moist meadows and woodlands.
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,