Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
curvidens
ID:
1012954

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ley

Source:
rjp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 32: 143 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001012292

Common Names

  • Rubus curvidens
  • Curved Bramble
  • Curved Gorse Bramble

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Description

Rubus curvidens (also called Curved Bramble, among many other common names) is a species of bramble native to Europe and western Asia. It is a deciduous shrub or small tree growing to 5–15 m tall, with a dense, thorny crown. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and hedgerows.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus curvidens has been used for medicinal purposes, such as treating digestive problems, skin conditions, and respiratory issues. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Rubus curvidens are white and have five petals. The fruits are small, red drupes. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are small and have thin, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus curvidens is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings in the spring or summer. It can also be propagated from root cuttings in the fall.

Where to Find Rubus curvidens

Rubus curvidens can be found in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida and west to Missouri and Texas.

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-538: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Ley (1842-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ley' in the authors string.