Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hystrix
ID:
1019039

Status:
valid

Authors:
Weihe & Nees

Source:
rjp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Compendium florae Germaniae ; 1825 687 1825

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001018377

Common Names

  • Hystrix Raspberry
  • Hystrix Bramble
  • Hystrix Berry

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Description

Rubus hystrix (also called 'Prickly Blackberry', among many other common names) is a shrub with deciduous leaves and white flowers. It is native to Europe, and is found in forests, woodlands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus hystrix is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It is also used as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Rubus hystrix are white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus hystrix can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division of the rootstock should be done in the spring or fall. The rootstock should be divided into sections with at least two buds per section. The sections should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Rubus hystrix

Rubus hystrix can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It prefers moist, open woods, thickets, and stream banks.

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-9261: Based on the initial data import
Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Carl Ernst August Weihe (1779-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weihe' in the authors string.