Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subopacus
ID:
1011712

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sudre ex Bouvet) D.E.Allen

Source:
rjp

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Watsonia 24: 223 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001011050

Common Names

  • Subopacus Bramble
  • Subopacus Blackberry
  • Subopacus Raspberry

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Description

Rubus subopacus (also called Blackberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to Europe. It has white flowers and dark green foliage with toothed edges. It is found in moist woods, thickets, and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus subopacus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Rubus subopacus are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus subopacus is a deciduous shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Rubus subopacus

Rubus subopacus is native to Europe and can be found in moist meadows and along the edges of woods.

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-51392: Based on the initial data import
Henri L. Sudre (1862-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sudre' in the authors string.
Georges Bouvet (1850-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bouvet' in the authors string.
David Elliston Allen (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.E.Allen' in the authors string.