Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
phylloglotta
ID:
993071

Status:
valid

Authors:
Frid.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Hereditas (Lund) 25: 46 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000992409

Common Names

  • Phylloglotta's Blackberry
  • Phylloglotta's Himalayan Blackberry
  • Himalayan Blackberry

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Description

Rubus phylloglotta (also called 'Leafy-Stemmed Bramble', among many other common names) is a species of Rubus native to Europe and parts of Asia. It is a deciduous shrub growing up to 1.5m tall, with long arching stems and thorns. Its leaves are usually trifoliate and its flowers are white or pink. It is found in woodlands, hedgerows and other habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus phylloglotta is an edible plant that can be used to make jams, jellies, and other preserves. The leaves can also be used as a tea or as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rubus phylloglotta is a white or pinkish-white, 5-petaled, saucer-shaped flower. The seed is a dark brown, oval-shaped drupe. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus phylloglotta is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Prune in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Rubus phylloglotta

Rubus phylloglotta can be found in the wild in Europe, particularly in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary.

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,