Rubus rolfei
| Creeping Raspberry | |
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| Rubus calycinoides | |
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| Species: | R. hayata-koidzumii
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| Rubus hayata-koidzumii | |
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Rubus hayata-koidzumii is probably better known by the (illegitimate) synonym Rubus calycinoides or as Creeping Raspberry. It is a low-growing member of the genus Rubus which also includes better known edibles such as the blackberry, raspberry, boysenberry, and thimbleberry.
History
Originally from Taiwan where it grows at high elevations.[2]
Uses
Plants are sometimes used to form a low growing, non-invasive, semi-evergreen to evergreen ground cover.[3][2]
Fruit/Flower
Like other plants in this genus, creeping raspberries bear aggregate fruits. What this means is that each "fruit" is actually a cluster of small fruit-like parts (pistils) connected together into one mass. Creeping raspberry fruits are similar in appearance to blackberries or red raspberries, but differ in that their color is yellow to orangish-red. The edible fruits follow white flowers which are borne in early summer.[3]
Pests/Diseases
There are no known pests or diseases which affect the creeping raspberry.[2][3]
This plant can be susceptible to overwatering, however, which can cause root rot in wet or heavy soil and good drainage is important.[citation needed]
Other names
The names Rubus pentalobus[4] and Rubus rolfei[5] are sometimes used in place of R. hayata-koidzumii or R. calycinoides. There are a number of other common names including "Crinkle-leaf Creeper",[4] "Taiwanese Creeping Rubus", and "Creeping Bramble",[2] but the plant is also often simply referred to by cultivar names such as 'Emerald Carpet'.[2]
References
- ^ "Rubus rolfei". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ a b c d e Perennial Ground Covers by David S. MacKenzie: Rubus calycinoides
- ^ a b c Washington State University: Rubus calycinoides
- ^ a b Oregon State University Department of Horticulture: Rubus calycinoides
- ^ Western Kentucky University: Rubus calycinoides