Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nutkanus
ID:
1018144

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moc. ex Ser.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 2: 566 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001017482

Common Names

  • Nutkan Blackberry
  • Nutkanus
  • Nutkan Thimbleberry

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Description

Rubus nutkanus (also called Nutka blackberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub with a sprawling habit. It is native to the Pacific Northwest of North America, and is typically found in moist, open woods and along streams. It has reddish-brown stems, and its leaves are alternate, compound, and have three leaflets. Its flowers are white and have five petals, and its fruits are black and juicy.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus nutkanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its edible fruits and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rubus nutkanus has white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of serrated leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus nutkanus is a species of raspberry native to North America. It can be propagated through seed or by cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and resistant to most pests and diseases.

Where to Find Rubus nutkanus

Rubus nutkanus is native to North America and can be found in the wild in the western 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,

References

José Mariano Mociño (1757-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moc.' in the authors string.
Nicolas Charles Seringe (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ser.' in the authors string.