Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
darssensis
ID:
1011763

Status:
valid

Authors:
Henker & Kiesew.

Source:
rjp

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Bot. Rundbr. Mecklenburg-Vorpommern 38: 49 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001011101

Common Names

  • Darss Raspberry
  • Rubus darssensis
  • Darss Bramble

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Description

Rubus darssensis (also called Darss Thimbleberry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family. It is native to Germany and Poland and typically grows in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus darssensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Rubus darssensis are white or pink, with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons, oval-shaped and dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus darssensis is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but it takes a long time to germinate and can be difficult to establish.

Where to Find Rubus darssensis

Rubus darssensis can be found in the temperate regions of Germany.

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-51449: Based on the initial data import
Heinz Siegfried Henker (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Henker' in the authors string.
Helmut Kiesewetter (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kiesew.' in the authors string.