Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
xichouensis
ID:
1016519

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.T.Yu & L.T.Lu

Source:
rjp

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 20: 310 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001015857

Common Names

  • Rubus xichouensis
  • Xichou Blackberry
  • Xichou Raspberry

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Description

Rubus xichouensis (also called Xichou Bramble, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to Europe and Asia. It has an upright, spreading habit and its leaves are oval-shaped and serrated. It produces white flowers in the summer and its fruits are small, red berries. It is found in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus xichouensis is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruits, and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rubus xichouensis has white flowers, each with five petals and numerous yellow stamens. The flowers are followed by small, round, red fruits, each containing one or two seeds. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and long, narrow, serrated leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus xichouensis is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil. Layering is best done in late winter or early spring. The rootstock should be healthy and vigorous.

Where to Find Rubus xichouensis

Rubus xichouensis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou.

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-6383: Based on the initial data import
Tse Tsun Yu (1908-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.T.Yu' in the authors string.
Ling Ti Lu (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.T.Lu' in the authors string.