Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
indicus
ID:
1000420

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
De Rubo : 5 (1813)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000999758

Common Names

  • Indian Blackberry
  • Indian Bramble
  • Indian Raspberry

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Description

Rubus indicus (also called Indian Blackberry, among many other common names) is a species of Rubus native to India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It is a shrub with prickly stems and leaves, and white or pink flowers. It grows in forests, scrub, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus indicus is used for erosion control, as an ornamental plant, and for its edible fruits. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rubus indicus has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are reddish-green and have three leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus indicus is a deciduous shrub that can reach heights of up to 8 feet. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in late summer or early fall. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a sandy, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Rubus indicus

Rubus indicus is native to India and can be found in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal.

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,