Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
insectifolius
ID:
1016562

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lefèvre & P.J.Müll.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Jahresber. Pollichia 16-17: 176 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001015900

Common Names

  • Rubus insectifolius
  • Insectifolius Bramble
  • Insectifolius Raspberry

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Description

Rubus insectifolius (also called insect-leaf raspberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to North America. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters and has white flowers. It is found in woodlands, hedgerows, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus insectifolius is used as an ornamental plant and has edible fruits. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Rubus insectifolius are pink and have five petals. The seeds are black and have a white fleshy covering. The seedlings are small and have a reddish stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus insectifolius is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-8 and can reach a height of 3-4 feet.

Where to Find Rubus insectifolius

Rubus insectifolius is native to East Asia and can be found in parts of North America.

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-647: Based on the initial data import
Philippe-Jacques Müller (1832-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Müll.' in the authors string.
Louis-Victor Lefèvre (1810-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lefèvre' in the authors string.