Rubus vulcanicola

Rubus vulcanicola
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
Clade:Angiosperms
Clade:Eudicots
Clade:Rosids
Order:Rosales
Family:Rosaceae
Genus:Rubus
Species: R. vulcanicola
Binomial name
Rubus vulcanicola
Synonyms[1]
  • Rubus guyanensis var. vulcanicola Donn. Sm. 1897

Rubus vulcanicola is an uncommon Central American species of brambles in the rose family. It has been found only in Panamá and Costa Rica. The species was initially discovered on the sides of Volcán Poas in Costa Rica.[2][3]

Rubus vulcanicola is a prickly perennial. Leaves are compound with 3 or 5 leaflets. Flowers are pink or rose-colored. Fruits are black.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Tropicos, Rubus vulcanicola (Donn. Sm.) Rydb.
  2. 1 2 Rydberg, Per Axel. 1913. North American Flora 22(5): 455
  3. ↑ Davidse, G., M. Sousa Sánchez, S. Knapp & F. Chiang Cabrera. 2015. Saururaceae a Zygophyllaceae. 2(3): v–xvii, 1–347. In G. Davidse, M. Sousa Sánchez, S. Knapp & F. Chiang Cabrera (eds.) Flora Mesoamericana. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, México D.F..


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