Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtruncatus
ID:
995882

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.J.Müll.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Flora 41: 152 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000995220

Common Names

  • Rubus obtruncatus
  • Truncate Blackberry
  • Morus Rubus

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Uses & Benefits

Rubus obtruncatus is a species of flowering plant in the rose family, Rosaceae. It has many non-medical uses, including as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a food source for wildlife. It is also used as a ground cover and for hedging.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rubus obtruncatus has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus obtruncatus is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to part shade. It is best grown in well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Rubus obtruncatus

Rubus obtruncatus is native to the eastern United States, from Maine to Florida.

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-2468: Based on the initial data import
Philippe-Jacques Müller (1832-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Müll.' in the authors string.