Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
smithii
ID:
995390

Status:
valid

Authors:
Backer

Source:
rjp

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Schoolfl. Java : 456 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000994728

Common Names

  • Smith's Blackberry
  • Smith's Himalayan Blackberry
  • Himalayan Blackberry

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Description

Rubus smithii (also called Smith's Bramble, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family, Rosaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky and scrubby habitats. It is a deciduous shrub with round, pinnate leaves and white flowers. The fruit is a blackberry.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus smithii is used as a food source for birds and other wildlife. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rubus smithii is a small white or pinkish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a few hairs on the stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus smithii is a low-growing, deciduous shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in a sheltered location. Propagation is by softwood cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Rubus smithii

Rubus smithii 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,