Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
splendidus
ID:
993140

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.J.Müll. & Lefèvre

Source:
rjp

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Jahresber. Pollichia 16-17: 130 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000992478

Common Names

  • Rubus splendidus
  • Splendid Bramble
  • Splendid Blackberry

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Description

Rubus splendidus (also called 'Splendid Bramble', among many other common names) is a species of Rubus native to Europe and parts of Asia. It is a deciduous shrub growing up to 1.5m tall, with long arching stems and thorns. Its leaves are usually trifoliate and its flowers are white or pink. It is found in woodlands, hedgerows and other habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus splendidus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to make jams, jellies, and syrups, and as a flavoring for alcoholic beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rubus splendidus has white flowers with five petals. The fruits are red and juicy. The seedlings have a reddish stem and green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus splendidus is a deciduous shrub that can reach heights of up to 2 meters. It prefers full sun and well-drained, fertile soils. Propagation is usually done through cuttings or division. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. Division can be done in late winter or early spring.

Where to Find Rubus splendidus

Rubus splendidus can be found in Europe and North Africa.

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

Philippe-Jacques Müller (1832-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Müll.' in the authors string.
Louis-Victor Lefèvre (1810-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lefèvre' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:740480-1: Based on the initial data import