Rubus pygmaeus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Weihe & Nees ex Bluff & Fingerh.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Comp. Fl. German. 1: 687 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001018770
Common Names
- Rubus pygmaeus
- Pygmy Bramble
- Pygmy Blackberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rubus pygmaeus (also called Pygmy Bramble, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rosaceae family. It is a deciduous shrub that grows to a height of 1–2 m and has a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm. It is native to Central and Eastern Europe and is found in moist forests, riverbanks and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Rubus pygmaeus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It can also be used as a groundcover in areas with poor soil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rubus pygmaeus is a small white or pink flower, with five petals and yellow stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown, dry drupe. The seedlings are small, with reddish stems and green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rubus pygmaeus is a deciduous shrub native to Europe and Asia. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Rubus pygmaeus
Rubus pygmaeus is native to Europe, from the British Isles to the Caucasus.
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-9629: Based on the initial data import
Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Mathias Joseph Bluff (1805-1837): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bluff' in the authors string.
Carl Anton Fingerhuth (1798-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fingerh.' in the authors string.
Carl Ernst August Weihe (1779-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weihe' in the authors string.