Status:
valid
Authors:
Focke
Source:
rjp
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Sp. Rub. : 169 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000994143
Common Names
- Rubus Eucalyptus
- Eucalyptus Rubus
- Rubus
Description
Rubus eucalyptus (also called Eucalyptus Bramble, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family, Rosaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky and scrubby habitats. It is a deciduous shrub with round, pinnate leaves and white flowers. The fruit is a blackberry.
Uses & Benefits
Rubus eucalyptus is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscaping projects. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Rubus eucalyptus var. trullisatus (Focke) T.T.Yu & L.T.Lu
Rubus eucalyptus var. etomentosus T.T.Yu & L.T.Lu
Rubus eucalyptus var. yunnanensis T.T.Yu & L.T.Lu
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rubus eucalyptus has small white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single seed leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rubus eucalyptus is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 6 feet tall. It has arching branches and a spreading habit. The leaves are ovate to oblong, dark green, and glossy. The white flowers are borne in clusters in late spring. The fruit is a small, round, red-purple drupe. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.
Where to Find Rubus eucalyptus
Rubus eucalyptus can be found in 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,