Rubus longepedicellatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gust.) C.H.Stirt.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 15: 106 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001016855
Common Names
- Long-pedicel Blackberry
- Long-pedicel Bramble
- Long-pedicel Rubus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rubus longepedicellatus (also called Long-pediceled Bramble, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the mountains of Central and Southwestern China. It has a sprawling habit, with long arching stems and white flowers. It grows in hedgerows, woodlands and scrublands, at elevations of up to 3,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Rubus longepedicellatus is an ornamental plant, often used as a hedge or border plant. Its fruits are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rubus longepedicellatus is small and white, with five petals, and the seed is a small, dark-colored achene. The seedlings of Rubus longepedicellatus are small, with a single stem and three to five lobed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rubus longepedicellatus is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 6 m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings in summer. It is best to sow the seed in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe in autumn. Semi-hardwood cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Rubus longepedicellatus
Rubus longepedicellatus is native to North America, and can be found in open woods, thickets, and along streams at elevations of 1,000-3,000 meters.
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-7476: Based on the initial data import
Charles Howard Stirton (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.H.Stirt.' in the authors string.
Carl Emil Gustafsson (1868-1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gust.' in the authors string.