Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saxigena
ID:
1019760

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sudre

Source:
rjp

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Études Sci. Angers 35: 26 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001019098

Common Names

  • Saxigena Bramble
  • Saxigena Blackberry
  • Saxigena Dewberry

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Description

Rubus saxigena (also called Saxigena Blackberry, among many other common names) is a species of Rubus in the Rosaceae family. It is a deciduous shrub that typically grows to 2–5 m tall. It is native to Europe, western Asia, and northwestern Africa, but has been widely introduced elsewhere. It grows in a variety of habitats, including woodland, scrub, and hedgerows.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus saxigena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin problems, wounds, and burns.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rubus saxigena has white or pink flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus saxigena is a deciduous shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. It is best to sow the seeds in the fall or early spring. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and placed in a moist medium for rooting.

Where to Find Rubus saxigena

Rubus saxigena can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is typically found in moist areas, such as near streams and rivers.

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-9940: Based on the initial data import
Henri L. Sudre (1862-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sudre' in the authors string.