Rubus rolfei
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Rosaceae |
| Genus: | Rubus |
| Species: | R. rolfei |
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Rubus rolfei, known as creeping raspberry, crinkle-leaf creeper, or Taiwanese creeping bramble, is a low-growing species of bramble. It is native to Taiwan and common in the horticultural trade.
Description
White flowers are borne in early summer, followed by aggregate fruits. Creeping raspberry fruits are similar in appearance to blackberries or red raspberries, but differ in that their color is yellow to orangish-red.
Taxonomy
The names Rubus pentalobus, R. hayata-koidzumii and R. calycinoides are considered taxonomic synonyms of Rubus rolfei. Rubus calycinoides, as described by Otto Kuntze, is a distinct species.
Distribution and habitat
The species is originally from Taiwan, where it grows at high elevations.
Uses
Plants are sometimes used to form a low growing, non-invasive, semi-evergreen to evergreen groundcover. Cultivars such as 'Emerald Carpet' are common in the plant trade.
The fruits are edible.
References
- 1 2 "Rubus rolfei Vidal". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
- ↑ Oregon State University Department of Horticulture: Rubus calycinoides
- 1 2 3 4 Perennial Ground Covers by David S. MacKenzie: Rubus calycinoides
- 1 2 3 "Crinkle-leaf Creeper - Rubus calycinoides". PNW Plants. Archived from the original on 2020-08-04. Retrieved 2026-06-18.
- ↑ "Rubus calycinoides | Landscape Plants | Oregon State University". landscapeplants.oregonstate.edu. Retrieved 22 September 2022.