Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crataegifolius
ID:
1018602

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
rjp

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. China Bor. : 24 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001017940

Common Names

  • Crataegifolius Bramble
  • Crataegifolius Rubus
  • Crataegifolius Raspberry

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Description

Rubus crataegifolius (also called Hawthorn-Leaf Blackberry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family Rosaceae. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in many different habitats, including forest edges, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus crataegifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. The fruits of this plant are edible and can be used in jams, jellies, and pies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rubus crataegifolius has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The fruits are small, round, and red. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus crataegifolius is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 5 feet tall. It is native to China and is hardy in USDA zones 5-9. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in the fall and cuttings should be taken in the summer.

Where to Find Rubus crataegifolius

Rubus crataegifolius is native to North America.

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-8714: Based on the initial data import
Alexander Bunge (1803-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunge' in the authors string.