Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guyanensis
ID:
990268

Status:
valid

Authors:
Focke

Source:
rjp

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Abh. Naturwiss. Vereins Bremen 4: 160 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000989606

Common Names

  • Guyana Blackberry
  • Grenadian Blackberry
  • Grenada Blackberry

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Description

Rubus guyanensis (also called Guyana Raspberry, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub with white flowers and red fruits. It is native to Central and South America and is found in moist forests, scrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus guyanensis is used as a food source, as a medicinal plant, and as an ornamental plant. It is known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and is used to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, pain, and digestive issues. It is also used to make jams, jellies, and other food products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rubus guyanensis is white and has five petals. The seed is small and brown in colour. The seedlings have a single stem with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus guyanensis is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium. Plants should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Rubus guyanensis

Rubus guyanensis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, and Brazil.

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,