Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gothicus
ID:
988756

Status:
valid

Authors:
Frid. & Gelert

Source:
rjp

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Bot. Tidsskr. 16: 134. et Res. franc. [28]. 1888

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000988094

Common Names

  • Rubus gothicus
  • Gothic Bramble
  • Gothic Blackberry

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Description

Rubus gothicus (also called Gothic Blackberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to eastern Europe and is found in woodlands, thickets, and along stream banks. Its leaves are ovate to oblong-lanceolate, with serrate margins and densely pubescent. Its flowers are white, and its fruits are blackberry-like.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus gothicus is used for making jams, jellies, and juices. It has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Rubus gothicus are white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus gothicus is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and can be rooted in a cold frame. Once established, Rubus gothicus can be grown in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Rubus gothicus

Rubus gothicus can be found in the wild in the Caucasus Mountains and in parts of Turkey.

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-15939: Based on the initial data import
Otto Christian Leonor Gelert (1862-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gelert' in the authors string.
Peter Kristian Nicolaj Friderichsen (1853-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Frid.' in the authors string.