Rubus prolongatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boul. & Letendre ex Lefèvre
Source:
rjp
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
Assoc. Rub. 1: 34 (1877)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001010337
Common Names
- Prolonged Dewberry
- Dewberry
- Prolonged Dewberry Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rubus prolongatus (also called Prolonged blackberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub with arching canes and thorns. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in moist woods, thickets, and along roadsides. It typically grows to 6-10 ft. tall and wide.
Uses & Benefits
Rubus prolongatus is a species of wild raspberry that is native to the eastern United States. It is often used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. The fruits can be eaten raw or cooked and are often used in jams and jellies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rubus prolongatus has small, white flowers, each with five petals and five sepals. The flowers are followed by small, red fruits which contain the seeds. The seeds are small, black in color and have a hard, smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rubus prolongatus can be propagated by seed or softwood cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the fall and allowed to overwinter. Softwood cuttings should be taken in the spring and rooted in a moist medium. Plants can also be propagated by layering.
Where to Find Rubus prolongatus
Rubus prolongatus is native to the eastern United States and Canada, from New York to Ontario.
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-49826: Based on the initial data import
Louis-Victor Lefèvre (1810-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lefèvre' in the authors string.
Louis Bouloumoy (1856-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boul.' in the authors string.
Jean Baptiste Pierre Letendre (1828-1886): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Letendre' in the authors string.