Rubus rugosus
Himalayan Blackberry, Keriberry
Also known as: Cumbata villosa Raf. +3 more
- Cumbata villosa Raf.
- Rubus hamiltonianus Ser.
- Rubus rugosus subsp. thwaitesii Focke
- Rubus rugosus var. cambodianus Cardot
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rosaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing shrub.
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Originating in Tropical Asia, Rubus rugosus (commonly known as Himalayan blackberry or Keriberry) is a climbing shrub belonging to the Rosaceae family. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Unspecified
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, Cambodia, East Himalaya, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
New Zealand North, Tasmania
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms