Rubus imperialis Cham. & Schltdl.

Species

Angiosperms > Rosales > Rosaceae > Rubus

Characteristics

A small shrub. The canes are angular and have stinging spines. The central leaflet is 5-6 cm long by 4-5 cm wide.
Life form perennial
Growth form
Growth support climber
Foliage retention deciduous
Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Environment

A subtropical plant. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 2,000 m above sea level.
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-12

Usage

The fruit are eaten. They can be used in jellies, jams and sweets.
Uses medicinal
Edible fruits
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Cultivation

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Optimum temperature (C°) 14 - 20
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Images

Leaf

Rubus imperialis leaf picture by Trap Hers (cc-by-sa)
Rubus imperialis leaf picture by Trap Hers (cc-by-sa)

Fruit

Rubus imperialis fruit picture by Trap Hers (cc-by-sa)

Distribution

Rubus imperialis world distribution map, present in Argentina, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Brazil, and Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:737560-1
WFO ID wfo-0001001515
COL ID 6WXL9
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Synonyms

Rubus imperialis