Rubus sellowii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cham. & Schltdl.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1827
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 2: 15 (1827)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001001516
Common Names
- Bramble
- Dewberry
- Sellow's Bramble
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rubus sellowii (also called Sellow's Bramble, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family, native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It is a low-growing, deciduous shrub with small, white flowers and red fruits. It typically grows in hedgerows, woodland edges, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Rubus sellowii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The fruits are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Rubus sellowii are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have white hairs.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rubus sellowii is a low-growing, deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground and will tolerate some shade. Pruning is not necessary, but it can be done in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Rubus sellowii
Rubus sellowii is native to parts of South America and can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and along roadsides.
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-31759: Based on the initial data import
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.