Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lentiginosus
ID:
1002280

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lees

Source:
rjp

Year:

Citation Micro:
in Steele, Handb. Field Bot. 60.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001001618

Common Names

  • Rubus lentiginosus
  • Lentigo Bramble
  • Lentigo Blackberry

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Description

Rubus lentiginosus (also called 'Lentigo Bramble', among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub with a height of up to 2m. It is native to Central Europe and grows in open woods and meadows. Its flowers are white and fragrant, with five petals and a yellow center.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus lentiginosus is a popular ornamental plant that can be used to create hedges and borders. It can also be used to make jams, jellies, and syrups.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rubus lentiginosus has white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have three leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus lentiginosus is a perennial shrub that is native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some shade but will not flower as profusely. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Pruning is not necessary but can be done to shape the plant.

Where to Find Rubus lentiginosus

Rubus lentiginosus can be found in the United States, particularly in the Appalachian Mountains and the Ozarks.

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-319: Based on the initial data import
Edwin Lees (1800-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lees' in the authors string.