Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pugiunculosus
ID:
1006327

Status:
valid

Authors:
Matzk.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 110: 167 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001005665

Common Names

  • Rubus pugiunculosus
  • Pug-Nosed Bramble
  • Pug-Nosed Blackberry

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Description

Rubus pugiunculosus (also called Creeping Bramble, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Europe and Asia. It has long, creeping stems, and its leaves are generally oval and serrated. It grows in sunny, moist habitats such as meadows, pastures, and woodland edges.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus pugiunculosus is used for ornamental purposes, as a groundcover, and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rubus pugiunculosus is white, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a dark brown drupe, with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus pugiunculosus is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation from seed is best done in spring or early summer. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall and should be planted in a light, sandy soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Rubus pugiunculosus

Rubus pugiunculosus is native to Europe and can be found in forests, shrublands, and meadows. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant in gardens.

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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