Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oberdorferi
ID:
1006529

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.E.Weber

Source:
rjp

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Carolinea 53: 10 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001005867

Common Names

  • Oberdorfer's Blackberry
  • Oberdorfer's Rubus
  • Oberdorfer's Bramble

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Description

Rubus oberdorferi (also called Oberdorfer's Bramble, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean Basin. It has white flowers and dark green, serrated leaves. It prefers moist, shady habitats and is often found in woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus oberdorferi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used in salads and herbal teas. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of conditions, including digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory illnesses.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rubus oberdorferi is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings have cotyledons that are oval and hairy.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus oberdorferi is a perennial shrub native to the Caucasus and Iran. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.

Where to Find Rubus oberdorferi

Rubus oberdorferi can be found in Europe.

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-38758: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich E. Weber (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.E.Weber' in the authors string.