Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Lév. & Vaniot
Source:
rjp
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 51: 218 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000994330
Common Names
- Rubus Hastifolius
- Hastifolius Rubus
- Rubus
Description
Rubus hastifolius (also called Hastate-leaved Bramble, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to North America and Europe. It typically grows in wet, open areas and is characterized by its small, white flowers and long, thin thorns.
Uses & Benefits
Rubus hastifolius is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rubus hastifolius is a small white or pinkish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a few hairs on the stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rubus hastifolius is a deciduous shrub that can reach heights of up to 2 meters. It prefers full sun and well-drained, fertile soils. Propagation is usually done through cuttings or division. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. Division can be done in late winter or early spring.
Where to Find Rubus hastifolius
Rubus hastifolius can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in moist, acidic soils in open woods, thickets, and clearings.
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,