Status:
valid
Authors:
Thunb.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1784
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 14 (J. A. Murray). 475. 1784 [May-Jun 1784]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000991803
Common Names
- Palmatus Blackberry
- Palmatus Raspberry
- Palmatus Bramble
Description
Rubus palmatus (also called Palmate Raspberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to China. It has dark green leaves and produces white or pink flowers in the spring. The plant produces small red fruits in the summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and sunny habitats, such as gardens and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Rubus palmatus is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin allergies, wounds, and inflammation.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Rubus palmatus var. coptophyllus (A.Gray) Koidz.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rubus palmatus is a small, white, 5-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rubus palmatus is a deciduous shrub native to Asia. It has white flowers in spring and small, red fruits in autumn. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or by cuttings taken in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Rubus palmatus
Rubus palmatus is native to North America and can be found in moist woodlands, thickets, and along streams.
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,