Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saxatilis
ID:
1017036

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 494 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001016374

Common Names

  • Rocky Bramble
  • Rocky Blackberry
  • Rocky Dewberry

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Description

Rubus saxatilis (also called Stone Bramble, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 2m tall with a rounded crown. It is native to Europe and is found in forests, scrub and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus saxatilis is used as an ornamental plant and for its edible fruits. It is also used for its timber and its bark is used for tanning leather.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rubus saxatilis is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with green stems and leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus saxatilis is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 4m tall. It prefers full sun and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame, and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Rubus saxatilis

Rubus saxatilis is native to Europe and can be found in rocky areas, cliffs, and grassy slopes.

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-7: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.