Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
metoensis
ID:
1016633

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.T.Yu & L.T.Lu

Source:
rjp

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 18: 498 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001015971

Common Names

  • Rubus Metoensis
  • Metoensis Bramble
  • Metoensis Blackberry

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Description

Rubus metoensis (also called Meto Bramble, among many other common names) is a species of bramble native to East Asia. It has a rounded crown and arching branches. Its leaves are ovate to elliptic in shape, with serrated margins and a grey-green underside. It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus metoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rubus metoensis has white flowers and small, round, yellow-brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus metoensis is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-8 and can reach a height of 3-4 feet.

Where to Find Rubus metoensis

Rubus metoensis can be found in the Tibetan Plateau.

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-6566: Based on the initial data import
Tse Tsun Yu (1908-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.T.Yu' in the authors string.
Ling Ti Lu (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.T.Lu' in the authors string.