Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schenkii
ID:
994976

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hruby

Source:
rjp

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Verh. Naturf. Vereins Brünn 74(Beih.): 80 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000994314

Common Names

  • Rubus Schenkii
  • Schenkii Rubus
  • Rubus

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Description

Rubus schenkii (also called Schenk's Blackberry, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to North America and Europe. It typically grows in wet, open areas and is characterized by its small, white flowers and long, thin thorns.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus schenkii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rubus schenkii has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus schenkii is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 6 feet tall. It has arching branches and a spreading habit. The leaves are ovate to oblong, dark green, and glossy. The white flowers are borne in clusters in late spring. The fruit is a small, round, red-purple drupe. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Rubus schenkii

Rubus schenkii can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in moist, acidic soils in open woods, thickets, and clearings.

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-23558: Based on the initial data import
Johann Hruby (1882-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hruby' in the authors string.