Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hesperius
ID:
984674

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rogers

Source:
rjp

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 34: 504 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000984012

Common Names

  • Rubus Hesperius
  • Western Bramble
  • Western Raspberry

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Description

Rubus hesperius (also called Western Bramble, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family. It is native to Europe and is found in moist meadows and forest edges. It is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 2 m tall and has white flowers and black fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus hesperius is a deciduous shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant. It has small white flowers that bloom in the summer and attract bees and butterflies. The plant is also used to treat digestive problems and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rubus hesperius has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped, dark green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus hesperius is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be divided in spring or fall.

Where to Find Rubus hesperius

Rubus hesperius can be found in the western United States and Canada.

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,