Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
robiae
ID:
998609

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.C.R.Watson) A.Newton

Source:
rjp

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Watsonia 8: 370 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000997947

Common Names

  • Rubus robiae
  • Robbia Bramble
  • Robbia's Bramble

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Description

Rubus robiae (also called Roby's Bramble, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to Europe and Asia. It has bi-pinnate leaves and grows to a height of up to 2 m. It is found in hedgerows, woodland edges, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus robiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments such as digestive problems, skin irritations, and joint pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Rubus robiae are small, white in colour and have five petals. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus robiae is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It grows best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-8.

Where to Find Rubus robiae

Rubus robiae can be found in the mountains of Central and Southern Europe.

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-279: Based on the initial data import
William Charles Richard Watson (1885-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.C.R.Watson' in the authors string.
Alan Newton (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Newton' in the authors string.