Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
preptanthus
ID:
996122

Status:
valid

Authors:
Focke

Source:
rjp

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Sp. Rub. : 42 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000995460

Common Names

  • Rubus preptanthus
  • Preptanthus Bramble
  • Preptanthus Raspberry

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Description

Rubus preptanthus (also called Preptanthus raspberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to China. It has white flowers and red, edible fruits. It grows in a variety of habitats, including forests, meadows, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus preptanthus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant due to its dense foliage.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Rubus preptanthus var. mairei (Lévl.) T.T.Yu & L.T.Lu

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rubus preptanthus has white flowers with five petals. The fruits are black and juicy. The seedlings have a reddish stem and green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus preptanthus is a deciduous shrub that can reach heights of up to 2 meters. It prefers full sun and well-drained, fertile soils. Propagation is usually done through cuttings or division. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. Division can be done in late winter or early spring.

Where to Find Rubus preptanthus

Rubus preptanthus is native to the eastern United States, from Maine to Florida.

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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