Rubus parthenocissus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Trávn. & Holub
Source:
rjp
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Preslia 77: 60 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001010992
Common Names
- Virgin's Bower
- Virgin's Bower Bramble
- Virgin's Bower Blackberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rubus parthenocissus (also called European Bramble, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to Europe. It has white flowers and dark green foliage with toothed edges. It is found in moist woods, thickets, and along stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Rubus parthenocissus is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rubus parthenocissus has white flowers that appear in clusters in the spring. The flowers are followed by small, red fruits that contain a single, hard, black seed. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rubus parthenocissus is a deciduous shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Rubus parthenocissus
Rubus parthenocissus is native to 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-51295: Based on the initial data import
Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
Bohumil Trávníček (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trávn.' in the authors string.