Rubus maximus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.Marsson
Source:
rjp
Year:
1869
Citation Micro:
Fl. Neu-Vorpommern : 151 (1869)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000999854
Common Names
- Maximus Bramble
- Maximus Rubus
- Rubus Maximus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rubus maximus (also called Great Bramble, among many other common names) is a species of Rubus native to Europe and parts of Asia. It is a deciduous shrub with bristly stems and leaves that are usually divided into three leaflets. It grows in hedgerows, woodland edges and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Rubus maximus is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The fruits of this plant can be used to make jams, jellies, and other preserves. The leaves of this plant can be used to make herbal teas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rubus maximus is white or pink in color, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round drupe. The seedlings are small, with round, lobed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rubus maximus is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types but prefers moist soils. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant in shape and to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Rubus maximus
Rubus maximus is native to the eastern United States and can be found in the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Virginia.
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-29980: Based on the initial data import
Theodor Marsson (1816-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Marsson' in the authors string.