Status:
valid
Authors:
H.E.Weber
Source:
rjp
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Ber. Bayer. Bot. Ges. 66-67: 180 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001000975
Common Names
- Meierottii Blackberry
- Meierottii Dewberry
- Meierottii Raspberry
Description
Rubus meierottii (also called Meierott's Bramble, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in a variety of habitats from woodlands to grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Rubus meierottii is used for medicinal purposes, as well as for making jams, jellies, and pies. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Rubus meierottii are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have light green leaves and white flowers.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rubus meierottii is a perennial shrub that is native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some shade but will not flower as profusely. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Pruning is not necessary but can be done to shape the plant.
Where to Find Rubus meierottii
Rubus meierottii is native to Europe and can be found in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
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,