Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flagelliflorus
ID:
1018800

Status:
valid

Authors:
Focke ex Diels

Source:
rjp

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 29: 393 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001018138

Common Names

  • Trailing Bramble
  • Trailing Raspberry
  • Trailing Blackberry

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Description

Rubus flagelliflorus (also called 'Whiplash Bramble', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family Rosaceae. It is a deciduous shrub that typically grows to 1-2 m (3-6 ft) tall and is native to Europe, North Africa and western Asia. It is found in hedgerows, woodland edges, roadsides and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus flagelliflorus is a popular ornamental plant used in landscaping. It is also used as a groundcover and for erosion control. The plant is also known to attract birds and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rubus flagelliflorus has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus flagelliflorus is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or from seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to two years to flower. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Rubus flagelliflorus

Rubus flagelliflorus is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Shaanxi, Gansu, and Sichuan.

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-8940: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Olbers Focke (1834-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Focke' in the authors string.