Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
malvernicus
ID:
1018104

Status:
valid

Authors:
Edees

Source:
rjp

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Watsonia 13: 33 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001017442

Common Names

  • Malvern Blackberry
  • Malvernicus
  • Malvern

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Description

Rubus malvernicus (also called Malvern blackberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to western North America. It has white flowers and dark purple or black berries. It is found in moist, shady woodlands and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus malvernicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its edible fruits and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rubus malvernicus has white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of serrated leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus malvernicus is a deciduous shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and layered branches should be taken in late summer.

Where to Find Rubus malvernicus

Rubus malvernicus is native to Europe and can be found in the wild in the United Kingdom.

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-812: Based on the initial data import
Eric Smoothey Edees (1907-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Edees' in the authors string.