Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vulgaris
ID:
1019702

Status:
valid

Authors:
Weihe & Nees

Source:
rjp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Rubi Germ. : 38 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001019040

Common Names

  • Common Bramble
  • Common Blackberry
  • Common Raspberry

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Description

Rubus vulgaris (also called Blackberry, Bramble, and Dewberry, among many other common names) is a species of Rubus in the Rosaceae family. It is a deciduous shrub that typically grows to 2–5 m tall. It is native to Europe, western Asia, and northwestern Africa, but has been widely introduced elsewhere. It grows in a variety of habitats, including woodland, scrub, and hedgerows.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus vulgaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make jams, jellies, and other preserves.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Rubus vulgaris are white or pink, and they have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have white or pink flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus vulgaris is a deciduous shrub that is native to the mountains of Europe. It has large, rounded, green leaves and white flowers in spring and summer. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagate by cuttings in summer or by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in spring.

Where to Find Rubus vulgaris

Rubus vulgaris can be found in moist woodlands, thickets, and along streambanks in the eastern United States.

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Carl Ernst August Weihe (1779-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weihe' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:741215-1: Based on the initial data import