Variable-leaved Bramble
Rubus horrefactus
Conservation status data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Family
Rosaceae
Genus
Rubus
Variable-leaved Bramble belongs to the family Rosaceae, order Rosales, within the Magnoliopsida class.
Species Profile
Species profile data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Variable-leaved Bramble faces severe threats from habitat destruction and fragmentation due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its limited range. The species' specialized habitat requirements and small population size make it extremely vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbance.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This species occurs in temperate woodland edges, scrubland, and hedgerows, typically in areas with well-drained soils and partial shade. It is often found in transitional zones between forest and open habitats at moderate elevations.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
Variable-leaved Bramble faces severe threats from habitat destruction and fragmentation due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its limited range. The species' specialized habitat requirements and small population size make it extremely vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbance.
Habitat fragmentation isolating populations
Habitat loss from agricultural conversion
Urban development and infrastructure expansion
Climate change altering suitable habitat
Invasive species competition
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Variable-leaved Bramble (Rubus horrefactus). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/variable-leaved-bramble