Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
moestus
ID:
1019750

Status:
valid

Authors:
Holuby

Source:
rjp

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 23: 375 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001019088

Common Names

  • Moestus Bramble
  • Moestus Blackberry
  • Moestus Dewberry

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Description

Rubus moestus (also called Moest Blackberry, among many other common names) is a species of Rubus in the Rosaceae family. It is a deciduous shrub that typically grows to 2–5 m tall. It is native to Europe, western Asia, and northwestern Africa, but has been widely introduced elsewhere. It grows in a variety of habitats, including woodland, scrub, and hedgerows.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus moestus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Rubus moestus are white and 5-petalled. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Where to Find Rubus moestus

Rubus moestus can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is typically found in moist areas, such as near streams and rivers.

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-9931: Based on the initial data import
Josef Ludovit Holuby (1836-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holuby' in the authors string.