Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
taitoensis
ID:
1018566

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hayata

Source:
rjp

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
J. Coll. Sci. Imp. Univ. Tokyo 30(1): 96 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001017904

Common Names

  • Taito Bramble
  • Taito Rubus
  • Taito Raspberry

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Description

Rubus taitoensis (also called Taito raspberry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family, native to Japan. It is a deciduous shrub with a woody stem and thorns, and its leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate-lanceolate. It is found in forests, thickets, and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus taitoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. The fruits of this plant are edible and can be used in jams, jellies, and pies.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Rubus taitoensis var. aculeatiflorus (Hayata) H.Ohashi & C.F.Hsieh

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Rubus taitoensis are white, and the fruits are red. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus taitoensis is a deciduous shrub that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and regular watering. Propagation is by seed or division in spring.

Where to Find Rubus taitoensis

Rubus taitoensis is native to Japan.

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-8648: Based on the initial data import
Bunzō Hayata (1874-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hayata' in the authors string.