Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
urbionicus
ID:
1008343

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mon.-Huelin

Source:
rjp

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 115: 54 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001007681

Common Names

  • Rubus urbionicus
  • Urbion Bramble
  • Urbion Blackberry

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Description

Rubus urbionicus (also called Urbion Bramble, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub that is native to Europe and Asia. It typically grows to 1-2 m in height and has alternate, pinnate leaves with three to five leaflets. It is found in woodlands, hedgerows, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus urbionicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in landscaping. The fruits can be used to make jams, jellies, and pies. The leaves can be used as a tea and the root can be used as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Rubus urbionicus are white, with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus urbionicus is a perennial shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or division of the root system.

Where to Find Rubus urbionicus

Rubus urbionicus is native to Europe and can be found in woodlands, thickets, and along roadsides.

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-43488: Based on the initial data import
Elena Monasterio-Huelin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mon.-Huelin' in the authors string.