Rubus moluccanus

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Rubus moluccanus, the Molucca bramble or broad-leaf bramble,[1] is a scrambling shrub or climber, native to moist eucalyptus forest and rainforest of eastern Australia, distributed from Queensland to Victoria, and to the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, Malesia, Papuasia, New Caledonia, Vanuatu and the Caroline Islands.[2] Molucca bramble leaves are simple with 3–5 lobes, 2–15 cm long, and 3–10 cm wide, and the lower surface is tomentose. Flowers are pinkish red or white. Its red fruit are 1.2 cm wide.[3][4]

Subtaxa

The following varieties are accepted:[2]

  • Rubus moluccanus var. angulosus KalkmanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
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  • Rubus moluccanus var. moluccanus
  • Rubus moluccanus var. neocaledonicus Schltr.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Rubus moluccanus var. obtusangulus Miq.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Uses

It is regarded as a tasty edible fruit, eaten out-of-hand, and used commercially to a limited extent in jams and sauces. It is used in traditional health care practices and is high in vitamin C.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

References

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  3. ↑ PlantNET, Rubus moluccanus plant profile
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