Status:
valid
Authors:
Peck
Source:
tro
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Rep. (Annual) Regents Univ. State New York State Cab. Nat. Hist. 22: 53 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001245740
Common Names
- Neglected Bramble
- Rubus Neglectus
- Neglectus Rubus
Description
Rubus neglectus (also called Neglected Bramble, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rosaceae. It is a small shrub with a woody stem, reaching a height of 1.5 meters. It is native to the United States, and is found in dry open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Rubus neglectus is used as an ornamental plant, and its fruits are used as a natural dye. It is also used as a medicinal plant, and its leaves are used to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Rubus neglectus are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rubus neglectus can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept at a temperature of 70-75°F (21-24°C). Germination should occur within 2-3 weeks.
Where to Find Rubus neglectus
Rubus neglectus can be found in the eastern United States and Canada.
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,