Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cordatifolius
ID:
984019

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.M.Rogers ex Ridd.) D.E.Allen

Source:
rjp

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Watsonia 17(4): 437. 1989

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000983357

Common Names

  • Cordatifolius Bramble
  • Cordatifolius Blackberry
  • Cordatifolius Raspberry

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Description

Rubus cordatifolius (also called Heart-leaved Bramble, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Rosaceae family. It is native to Europe and is found in the temperate deciduous woodland habitats of the United Kingdom, France, and Germany.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus cordatifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It is also used as a source of food and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rubus cordatifolius 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 cordatifolius is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a cold frame. Layering can be done in late summer or early autumn. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Rubus cordatifolius

Rubus cordatifolius can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

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-1017: Based on the initial data import
Harry Joseph Riddelsdell (1866-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridd.' in the authors string.
William Moyle Rogers (1835-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.M.Rogers' in the authors string.
David Elliston Allen (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.E.Allen' in the authors string.