Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hypopitys
ID:
995087

Status:
valid

Authors:
Focke

Source:
rjp

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 5: 72 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000994425

Common Names

  • Rubus Hypopitys
  • Hypopitys Rubus
  • Rubus

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Description

Rubus hypopitys (also called Marsh Cinquefoil, 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 hypopitys is used as a food source for birds and other wildlife. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Rubus hypopitys var. hanmiensis T.T.Yu & L.T.Lu

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rubus hypopitys 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus hypopitys is a low-growing, deciduous shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in a sheltered location. Propagation is by softwood cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Rubus hypopitys

Rubus hypopitys can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia. 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,

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