Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platycephalus
ID:
1001434

Status:
valid

Authors:
Focke

Source:
rjp

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Syn. Rub. Germ. : 329 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001000772

Common Names

  • Platycephalus Blackberry
  • Platycephalus Dewberry
  • Platycephalus Thimbleberry

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Description

Rubus platycephalus (also called Flat-headed Blackberry, among many other common names) is a species of Rubus native to Europe. It is a deciduous shrub that grows to 1.5 m tall and has dark green leaves with white undersides. It is found in the mountains of Europe, growing in open forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus platycephalus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for its edible fruits. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rubus platycephalus is white or pink and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a long, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus platycephalus is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a prepared seedbed. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Rubus platycephalus

Rubus platycephalus can be found in North America, from Canada to Mexico.

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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