Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mesogaeus
ID:
1016458

Status:
valid

Authors:
Focke ex Diels

Source:
rjp

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 29: 399 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001015796

Common Names

  • Rubus mesogaeus
  • Mesogaeus Blackberry
  • Chinese Blackberry

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Description

Rubus mesogaeus (also called Middle-earth 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 open woodlands and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus mesogaeus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as a ground cover, and for erosion control on steep slopes. It is also used as a food source for birds and other wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Rubus mesogaeus var. glabrescens T.T.Yu & L.T.Lu

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rubus mesogaeus has small, white flowers with five petals that bloom in the spring. The flowers are followed by small, red berries that ripen in the fall. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus mesogaeus is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or layering. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is best grown in a sunny spot in the garden and can be propagated from cuttings taken in early spring or from seed sown in autumn.

Where to Find Rubus mesogaeus

Rubus mesogaeus can be found in Europe and Asia.

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-6292: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Olbers Focke (1834-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Focke' in the authors string.