Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ostrinus
ID:
1000196

Status:
valid

Authors:
Focke

Source:
rjp

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Sp. Rub. : 245 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000999534

Common Names

  • Ostrinus Blackberry
  • Ostrinus Bramble
  • Ostrinus Raspberry

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Description

Rubus ostrinus (also called the dwarf raspberry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family. It is native to Europe, where it is found in forests, grasslands, and along roadsides. It is a low-growing shrub with long, arching stems and leaves composed of three leaflets. The flowers are white or pink and the fruits are red and edible.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus ostrinus is used for erosion control, as an ornamental plant, and for its edible fruits. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rubus ostrinus is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round drupe. The seedlings have thin, reddish-brown stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus ostrinus is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types but prefers moist soils. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant in shape and to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Rubus ostrinus

Rubus ostrinus can be found in the Caucasus and Iran.

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,