Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
praetextus
ID:
1017737

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sudre

Source:
rjp

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Excurs. Batol. 78. 1900

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001017075

Common Names

  • Rubus praetextus
  • American Dewberry
  • Praetextatus Dewberry

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Description

Rubus praetextus (also called American Black Raspberry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family. It is native to North America, and is found in woodlands and forests. It is a deciduous shrub, with green leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus praetextus is used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as a food plant for livestock and as a source of fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rubus praetextus has small white flowers that are clustered in small heads. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus praetextus can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seed-raising mix. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or autumn and should be rooted in a mix of sand and peat. Plants should be grown in full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Rubus praetextus

Rubus praetextus can be found in the Eastern United States and Canada.

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-770: Based on the initial data import
Henri L. Sudre (1862-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sudre' in the authors string.