Status:
valid
Authors:
Frid.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Rubi praesertim Gallici exsiccati ; 1893 no.81 1896
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001005688
Common Names
- Rubus phyllothyrsus
- Fern-leaved Bramble
- Fern-leaved Rubus
Description
Rubus phyllothyrsus (also called Leafy Bramble, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Europe and Asia. It has long, creeping stems, and its leaves are generally oval and serrated. It grows in sunny, moist habitats such as meadows, pastures, and woodland edges.
Uses & Benefits
Rubus phyllothyrsus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive pink flowers and is drought tolerant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rubus phyllothyrsus is white, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a dark brown drupe, with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rubus phyllothyrsus is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation from seed is best done in spring or early summer. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall and should be planted in a light, sandy soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Rubus phyllothyrsus
Rubus phyllothyrsus can be found in the eastern United States, including New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.
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,