Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pensilvanicus
ID:
1007759

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poir.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1804

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 6: 246 (1804)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001007097

Common Names

  • Pennsylvania Blackberry
  • Pennsylvania Dewberry
  • Pennsylvania Bramble

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Description

Rubus pensilvanicus (also called Pennsylvania Bramble, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub that can reach heights of up to 1 meter. It is native to North America and is found in mountain forests, hillsides, and valleys.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus pensilvanicus is a species of flowering plant in the rose family. It is used for medicinal purposes, as a food source, and for ornamental purposes in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rubus pensilvanicus is white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have reddish-brown stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus pensilvanicus is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from softwood cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should have at least two sets of leaves. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, bright location. Water regularly and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Rubus pensilvanicus

Rubus pensilvanicus can be found in the wild in North America.

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,

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