Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
suecicus
ID:
993076

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.E.Weber & T.Karlsson

Source:
rjp

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Svensk Bot. Tidskr. 82: 209 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000992414

Common Names

  • Suecicus's Blackberry
  • Suecicus's Himalayan Blackberry
  • Himalayan Blackberry

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Description

Rubus suecicus (also called 'Swedish 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 suecicus 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

The flower of Rubus suecicus is a white or pinkish-white, 5-petaled, saucer-shaped flower. The seed is a dark brown, oval-shaped drupe. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus suecicus is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from softwood cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and should be about 6 inches long. Dip the cuttings in rooting hormone and plant them in a potting mix of equal parts peat moss and perlite. Place the pot in a warm, bright location and keep the soil moist. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Rubus suecicus

Rubus suecicus can be found in the wild in Europe, particularly 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-21461: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich E. Weber (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.E.Weber' in the authors string.