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Rubus rolfei, syn. Rubus calycinoides, Rubus pentalobus

Emerald Carpet' raspberry, Creeping Bramble

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Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Rubus rolfei, syn. Rubus calycinoides, Rubus pentalobus.

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Common names

4 names · 3 languages
EnglishYour language
  • Creeping Bramble
  • Emerald Carpet' raspberry
Other languages (2)
Dutch
  • Kruipende framboos
French
  • Ronce rampante
Sources & name notes

Names recorded in our plant catalogue, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

General information

Scientific name: Rubus rolfei, syn. Rubus calycinoides, Rubus pentalobus
Taxonomic placement (Kew): Rubus rolfei S.Vidal View name reference ↗

Rubus rolfei and R. pentalobus refer to this creeping bramble. The calycinoides usage attributed to Hayata belongs here; R. calycinoides Kuntze refers to a different species.

Sources [2] [3]
Botanical family: Rosaceae

Kew's family placement for the genus Rubus (WCVP v16).

Sources [1]
Also known as: Emerald Carpet' raspberry, Creeping Bramble

Plant characteristics

Layer: Herbaceous, Ground cover
Catalogue size class: Small
Height: 0.10 m
Spread: 0.60 m
Growth rate: None
Foliage: Evergreen

Growing conditions

USDA hardiness: 7-9
Soil moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Shade, Partial shade, Full sun

Uses

Edible parts:
Fruit
Edibility rating:
(2)
Medicinal rating:
(0)
Functions:
Dye, Ground cover

Description

Fruit can be eaten raw or cooked. The fruit is yellow to orange-red in color and has a diameter of up to 14 mm.

Harvest

Harvest starts: 15/07
Harvest ends: 15/09

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
    Supports: Botanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 372272; name ID 2976315; Rubus L.. Family column.

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    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.

  2. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Rubus rolfei S.Vidal
    Supports: Taxonomy
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: Name heading and taxonomic status; Rubus rolfei and R. pentalobus identify the creeping-bramble concept. The calycinoides usages attributed to Hayata map to that concept in Catalogue of Life; R. calycinoides Kuntze is a different species. Photo matching uses R. rolfei only.

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  3. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Rubus pentalobus Hayata
    Supports: Taxonomy
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: Taxonomic synonyms or horticultural name section. Rubus rolfei and R. pentalobus identify the creeping-bramble concept. The calycinoides usages attributed to Hayata map to that concept in Catalogue of Life; R. calycinoides Kuntze is a different species. Photo matching uses R. rolfei only.

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