Status:
valid
Authors:
L.f.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1782
Citation Micro:
Suppl. Pl. : 263 (1782)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000983265
Common Names
- Rubus microphyllus
- Microphyllus Bramble
- Microphyllus Blackberry
Description
Rubus microphyllus (also called Small-leaved Bramble, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Rosaceae family. It is native to Europe and is found in the temperate deciduous woodland habitats of the United Kingdom, France, and Germany.
Uses & Benefits
Rubus microphyllus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating wounds, ulcers, and skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Rubus microphyllus var. subcrataegifolius (H.Lév. & Vaniot) Ohwi
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rubus microphyllus is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, round, and dark green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rubus microphyllus is a shrub native to Europe. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-draining soil and a cool, humid climate. Propagation can be done by division of the rhizomes or by stem cuttings. The cuttings should be taken in the spring and placed in moist soil and kept in a cool, humid environment.
Where to Find Rubus microphyllus
Rubus microphyllus can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western 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,