Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lutescens
ID:
1018251

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Pl. Delavay. : 206 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001017589

Common Names

  • Rubus lutescens
  • Yellow Dewberry
  • Lutescens Dewberry

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Description

Rubus lutescens (also called Yellow-stemmed blackberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub with a sprawling habit. It is native to the Pacific Northwest of North America, and is typically found in moist, open woods and along streams. It has yellowish-brown stems, and its leaves are alternate, compound, and have three leaflets. Its flowers are white and have five petals, and its fruits are black and juicy.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus lutescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments including fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rubus lutescens has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus lutescens is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate some flooding. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to promote new growth.

Where to Find Rubus lutescens

Rubus lutescens is native to Europe and can be found in moist woods, meadows, and roadsides.

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-8303: Based on the initial data import
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.