Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Berger
Source:
rjp
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 16: 160 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001001066
Common Names
- Gachetensis Blackberry
- Gachetensis Dewberry
- Gachetensis Raspberry
Description
Rubus gachetensis (also called Gachet's Bramble, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family. It is native to Colombia and Venezuela, and is found in a variety of habitats from woodlands to grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Rubus gachetensis is used for medicinal purposes, as well as for making jams, jellies, and pies. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Rubus gachetensis are white to pink in colour, with five petals. The seed is small, round and black in colour. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rubus gachetensis is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil pH levels and can tolerate some drought. Pruning is not necessary, but can be done to control size and shape.
Where to Find Rubus gachetensis
Rubus gachetensis is native to Europe and can be found in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary.
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,