Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fissus
ID:
998034

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Syn. Brit. Fl. : 92 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000997372

Common Names

  • Fissus Bramble
  • Fissus Blackberry
  • Fissus Raspberry

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Description

Rubus fissus (also called Fissus Bramble, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to Europe and Asia. It has bi-pinnate leaves and grows to a height of up to 2 m. It is found in hedgerows, woodland edges, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus fissus is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive issues. It is also used as a food source and for its ornamental value.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rubus fissus has white flowers with five petals that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves and a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus fissus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. It can be grown in full sun but may require more frequent watering. It can be propagated by dividing the rootball in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted to their permanent positions in late summer. It is a short-lived plant and may need to be replaced every few years.

Where to Find Rubus fissus

Rubus fissus is native to 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-273: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.