Status:
valid
Authors:
Fritsch
Source:
rjp
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Rozpr. Akad. Umiejetn., Wydz. Mat.-Przyr. 9: 220 (1894 publ. 1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000994749
Common Names
- Peruvianus's Blackberry
- Peruvianus's Himalayan Blackberry
- Himalayan Blackberry
Description
Rubus peruvianus (also called Peruvian Bramble, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family, native to South America. It grows in woodlands, thickets, and hedgerows, typically in sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Rubus peruvianus is used as a food source for birds and other wildlife. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rubus peruvianus has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rubus peruvianus is a deciduous shrub that can reach heights of up to 2 meters. It prefers full sun and well-drained, fertile soils. Propagation is usually done through cuttings or division. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. Division can be done in late winter or early spring.
Where to Find Rubus peruvianus
Rubus peruvianus can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in moist, acidic soils in open woods, thickets, and clearings.
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,