Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spinulosoides
ID:
1018378

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.P.Metcalf

Source:
rjp

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Lingnan Sci. J. 19: 32 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001017716

Common Names

  • Spinulosoides Bramble
  • Rubus Spinulosoides
  • Spinulosoides Blackberry

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Description

Rubus spinulosoides (also called Spiny Bramble, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the Himalayas. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in open woodlands, scrub, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus spinulosoides is used for making jams, jellies, and pies. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Rubus spinulosoides are white and five-petaled. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a green stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus spinulosoides is a hardy, deciduous shrub that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a cold frame. Layering can be done in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Rubus spinulosoides

Rubus spinulosoides is native to East Asia and can be found in forests and scrublands.

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-8451: Based on the initial data import
Franklin Post Metcalf (1892-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.P.Metcalf' in the authors string.