Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ponticus
ID:
986191

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Focke) Juz.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 10: 607 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000985529

Common Names

  • Pontic Bramble
  • Pontic Raspberry
  • Pontic Thimbleberry

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Description

Rubus ponticus (also called Pontic raspberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to southeastern Europe. It has trifoliate leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in open woodlands, hedgerows, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus ponticus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and its fruits are edible.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Rubus ponticus are white or pink, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and two small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus ponticus is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 2 m (6 ft) tall. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, disease-free stems and should be about 10 cm (4 in) long. The cuttings should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a bright, warm location. Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Rubus ponticus

Rubus ponticus can be found in the alpine meadows of the Caucasus Mountains in Russia.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-12776: Based on the initial data import
Sergéi Yuzepchuk (1893-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Juz.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Olbers Focke (1834-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Focke' in the authors string.