Rubus rhombifolius - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Weihe ex Boenn.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Monast. Westphal. : 151 (1824)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001016087
Common Names
- Rubus rhombifolius
- Rhombic-Leaved Blackberry
- Diamond-Leaved Blackberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rubus rhombifolius (also called Rhombic-leaved blackberry, among many other common names) is a species of Rubus in the family Rosaceae. It is native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in forests, shrublands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Rubus rhombifolius is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Rubus rhombifolius are small, white, and five-petaled. The fruits are small, red, and round, with a single seed. The seedlings have a single cotyledon, and the first true leaves are oval-shaped.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rubus rhombifolius is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be pruned in late winter or early spring to maintain its shape. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C.
Where to Find Rubus rhombifolius
Rubus rhombifolius is native to North America and can be found in forests, grasslands, and wetlands.
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-670: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ernst August Weihe (1779-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weihe' in the authors string.
Clemens Maria Franz von Bönninghausen (1785-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boenn.' in the authors string.