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Rubus rolfei

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.

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Rubus rolfei
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Spermatophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Rubus
Species:
R. rolfei
Binomial name
Rubus rolfei
Synonyms1
  • Rubus alceifolius Vidal
  • Rubus calycinoides Hayata
  • Rubus calycinoides Hayata ex Koidz.
  • Rubus calycinoides subsp. macrophyllus H.L.Li
  • Rubus calycinoides var. macrophyllus H.L.Li
  • Rubus elmeri Focke
  • Rubus hayata-koidzumii Naruh.
  • Rubus pentalobus Hayata
  • Rubus rolfei subsp. lanatus Hayata
  • Rubus rolfei var. lanatus Hayata

Rubus rolfei, known as creeping raspberry, crinkle-leaf creeper,2 or Taiwanese creeping bramble,3 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.4

Taxonomy

The names Rubus pentalobus, R. hayata-koidzumii and R. calycinoides are considered taxonomic synonyms of Rubus rolfei.1 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.3

Uses

Plants are sometimes used to form a low growing, non-invasive, semi-evergreen to evergreen groundcover.43 Cultivars such as 'Emerald Carpet' are common in the plant trade.35

The fruits are edible.4

References

References

  1. "Rubus rolfei Vidal". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
  2. Oregon State University Department of Horticulture: Rubus calycinoides
  3. Perennial Ground Covers by David S. MacKenzie: Rubus calycinoides
  4. "Crinkle-leaf Creeper - Rubus calycinoides". PNW Plants. Archived from the original on 2020-08-04. Retrieved 2026-06-18.
  5. "Rubus calycinoides | Landscape Plants | Oregon State University". landscapeplants.oregonstate.edu. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
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