Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Beek
Source:
rjp
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Brombeeren Geld. : 80 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000991953
Common Names
- Trichanthus Blackberry
- Trichanthus Raspberry
- Trichanthus Bramble
Description
Rubus trichanthus (also called hairy-stemmed blackberry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family native to western Asia. It is a deciduous shrub growing to 1–2 m tall, with a trunk up to 20 cm diameter. The leaves are glossy green, elliptic to ovate, 5–10 cm long and 2–4 cm broad.
Uses & Benefits
Rubus trichanthus is an edible plant that can be used to make jams, jellies, and other preserves. The leaves can also be used as a tea or as a medicinal herb.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rubus trichanthus has small white flowers that grow in clusters. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rubus trichanthus is a deciduous shrub native to Asia. It has white flowers in spring and small, red fruits in autumn. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or by cuttings taken in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Rubus trichanthus
Rubus trichanthus is native to North America and can be found in moist woodlands, thickets, and along streams.
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,