Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
contritidens
ID:
1000586

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Beek & K.Meijer

Source:
rjp

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Gorteria 16: 93 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000999924

Common Names

  • Bramble
  • Dewberry
  • Thimbleberry

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Description

Rubus contritidens (also called Bristly Blackberry, 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 contritidens is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a food source for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rubus contritidens is white or pink in color, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round drupe. The seedlings are small, with round, lobed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus contritidens is a deciduous shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Rubus contritidens

Rubus contritidens 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-30055: Based on the initial data import
Bram van de Beek (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Beek' in the authors string.
Karst Meijer: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Meijer' in the authors string.