Rubus phoenicolasius

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, its presence is documented within the borders of Great Britain and Ireland. Moving into Middle Europe, the species can be found growing in Austria. It is also located within the territories of Belgium. Finally, its range extends through the Czechia-Slovakia region.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Rubus phoenicolausius is characterized by its occurrence within specific high-altitude coastal environments, occupying a precise niche within its ecosystem. This species is found within a narrow elevational range, specifically situated between 1113 m AMSL and a maximum of 1200 m AMSL. Its habitat is distinctly coastal, suggesting an adaptation to the unique environmental stressors and climatic conditions found where maritime influences meet elevated terrain.

Elevational range max:

1200 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

1113 m AMSL

Habitat :

Coastal

Life history

The life history of Rubus phoenicolausius is characterized by a perennial lifecycle, allowing the plant to persist through multiple growing seasons and establish long-term presence in its habitat. Its structural development and survival strategies involve complex growth forms, specifically exhibiting characteristics of both phanerophyte and hemicryptophyte life forms. As a phanerophyte, it maintains its buds at a significant distance from the ground level on woody stems, while its hemicryptophyte nature ensures survival through dormant periods by protecting its buds at the soil surface or just below it.

Life form :

hemicryptophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Rubus phoenicolausius is characterized by a woody growth form that manifests as both a shrub and a subshrub. It is a terrestrial plant that grows independently, lacking any parasitic or epiphytic tendencies. In terms of stature, the plant typically reaches a height ranging from a minimum of 1 meter to a maximum of 3 meters, with an average plant height of approximately 2 meters. Although it possesses a climbing tendency, it is categorized as self-supporting rather than acting as an obligatory or facultative liana or vine.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Growth form :

subshrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

3 m

Plant height mean:

2 m

Plant height min:

1 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Rubus phoenicolausius is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which dictates its metabolic processes and carbon fixation efficiency. The plant is non-carnivorous, relying on traditional soil-based nutrient uptake rather than the capture of insects. Its vegetative morphology is defined by specific foliar dimensions, where the leaves typically exhibit a mean length of 6 cm, ranging from a minimum of 4 cm to a maximum of 10 cm. Correspondingly, the leaf width varies from a minimum of 2 cm to a mean of 3.5 cm, reaching a maximum width of 5 cm, providing a structured surface area optimized for its specific metabolic requirements.

Carnivory :

non-carnivorous

Leaf length max:

10 cm

Leaf length mean:

6 cm

Leaf length min:

4 cm

Leaf width max:

5 cm

Leaf width mean:

3.5 cm

Leaf width min:

2 cm

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Rubus phoenicolausius is driven by biotic processes, specifically utilizing an insect-based pollination syndrome. The flowering period typically begins in June and concludes in July. During this stage, the flowers exhibit a length ranging from a minimum of 0.6 cm to a maximum of 1 cm. Following successful pollination, the plant produces fleshy, indehiscent fruit categorized as a drupe. These fruits measure approximately 1 cm in width (with a mean of 1 cm and a range spanning 1 cm) and vary in length from 1 cm to a maximum of 1.1 cm. The seeds contained within the fruit are consistent in volume, with a mean, minimum, and maximum value of 0.9 mm³. Dispersal of the species is zoochorous, relying on animals to spread the seeds. Notably, asexual reproduction is absent in this species, making sexual reproduction through these insect-mediated processes essential for its life cycle.

Dehiscence :

indehiscent

Dispersal syndrome :

zoochorous

Flower length max:

1 cm

Flower length min:

0.6 cm

Flowering time :

Jun

Flowering time :

Jul

Fruit dryness :

fleshy

Fruit length max:

1 cm

Fruit length mean:

1.1 cm

Fruit type :

drupe

Fruit width max:

1 cm

Pollination syndrome :

insect

Pollination syndrome :

biotic

Reproduction asexual :

absent

Seed volume max:

0.9 mm³

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Rubus phoenicolasius has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CHLOROGENIC ACID, Caryatin, Casuarinin, Chrysanthemin, ERIODICTYOL.

CHLOROGENIC ACID

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Caryatin

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Casuarinin

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Chrysanthemin

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ERIODICTYOL

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ERIODICTYOL 7-METHYL ETHER

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Isokaempferide

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Lambertianin C

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Lambertianin D

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Pedunculagin

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Activities

Rubus phoenicolasius has 83 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Allelochemic, Allergenic, Analgesic, AntiEBV.

Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor

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Allelochemic

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Allergenic

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Analgesic

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AntiEBV

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AntiHIV

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AntiLegionella

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Antiangiogenic

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Antiatherosclerotic

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Antibacterial

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