Rubus longus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(W.M.Rogers & Ley) A.Newton
Source:
rjp
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Nat. Wales 14: 33 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000985218
Common Names
- Long Bramble
- Long Dewberry
- Long Blackberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rubus longus (also called Long-stalked Bramble, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family, native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is a deciduous shrub growing to 1–2 m tall, with arching stems and long-stalked leaves composed of three leaflets. The flowers are white or pink, produced in late spring and early summer. It grows in hedgerows, woodland edges, and scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Rubus longus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves and fruits are edible and can be used in salads and jams. It can also be used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Rubus longus are white or pink, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and two small, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rubus longus is a deciduous shrub with arching stems and large, three-lobed, dark green leaves. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or softwood cuttings.
Where to Find Rubus longus
Rubus longus can be found in Europe, North Africa, and temperate parts of Asia. It is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and forest edges.
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-1231: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Ley (1842-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ley' in the authors string.
William Moyle Rogers (1835-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.M.Rogers' in the authors string.
Alan Newton (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Newton' in the authors string.