Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scoticus
ID:
1014269

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.M.Rogers & Ley) Edees

Source:
rjp

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Watsonia 10: 153 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001013607

Common Names

  • Scottish Blackberry
  • Scotica Blackberry
  • Scotica Raspberry

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Description

Rubus scoticus (also called 'Scottish Bramble', among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the British Isles. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of 1–2 m. Its leaves are ovate and serrated, and its flowers are white and fragrant. It is found in open woodlands, along streams, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus scoticus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has a long flowering season and is attractive to bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rubus scoticus has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The fruit is a blackberry, and the seed is small and black. The seedlings have a single stem and two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus scoticus is a deciduous shrub native to Europe and western Asia. It is easily grown from seed and can also be propagated from cuttings. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Rubus scoticus

Rubus scoticus is native to Europe and can be found in woodlands, hedgerows and mountain 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-579: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Ley (1842-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ley' in the authors string.
William Moyle Rogers (1835-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.M.Rogers' in the authors string.
Eric Smoothey Edees (1907-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Edees' in the authors string.