Status:
valid
Authors:
W.C.R.Watson
Source:
rjp
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 10: 794 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000999368
Common Names
- Rubus tardus
- Tardy Bramble
- Tardy Rubus
Description
Rubus tardus (also called Late Bramble, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Europe and Asia. It has white or pink flowers and is found in woodlands, hedgerows and grassy meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Rubus tardus is a species of flowering plant in the rose family, Rosaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rubus tardus has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are reddish-green and have three leaflets.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rubus tardus is a deciduous shrub native to Japan. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The best time to sow the seeds is in spring or autumn. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. It prefers full sun and should be watered regularly. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring.
Where to Find Rubus tardus
Rubus tardus is native to North America and can be found in open woodlands, scrublands, and rocky areas.
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,