Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
phyllophorus
ID:
993163

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lefèvre & P.J.Müll.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Jahresber. Pollichia 16-17: 178 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000992501

Common Names

  • Rubus phyllophorus
  • Phyllophorous Bramble
  • Phyllophorous Blackberry

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Description

Rubus phyllophorus (also called Leafy Blackberry, among many other common names) is a species of Rubus native to Europe and North America. It is a deciduous shrub that typically grows up to 2m tall and is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus phyllophorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to make jams, jellies, and syrups, and as a flavoring for alcoholic beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rubus phyllophorus has white flowers, dark brown seeds and small seedlings with white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus phyllophorus is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 6 feet tall. It has arching branches and a spreading habit. The leaves are ovate to oblong, dark green, and glossy. The white flowers are borne in clusters in late spring. The fruit is a small, round, red-purple drupe. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Rubus phyllophorus

Rubus phyllophorus is native to Europe and North Africa.

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

Philippe-Jacques Müller (1832-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Müll.' in the authors string.
Louis-Victor Lefèvre (1810-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lefèvre' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:739140-1: Based on the initial data import