Rubus sprengeliusculus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Frid. & Gelert
Source:
rjp
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Phanerog. Monogr. 7: 365 (1972 publ. 1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001001138
Common Names
- Sprengeliusculus Blackberry
- Sprengeliusculus Dewberry
- Sprengeliusculus Raspberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rubus sprengeliusculus (also called Sprengel'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 sprengeliusculus 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 sprengeliusculus 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 sprengeliusculus is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil pH levels and can tolerate some drought. Pruning is not necessary, but can be done to control size and shape.
Where to Find Rubus sprengeliusculus
Rubus sprengeliusculus is native to Europe and can be found in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary.
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-31349: Based on the initial data import
Otto Christian Leonor Gelert (1862-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gelert' in the authors string.
Peter Kristian Nicolaj Friderichsen (1853-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Frid.' in the authors string.