Rubus moluccanus, the Molucca bramble or broad-leaf bramble,[3] 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.[4][5]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Rosaceae |
| Genus: | Rubus |
| Species: | R. moluccanus
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| Rubus moluccanus | |
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List
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Subtaxa
editThe following varieties are accepted:[2]
- Rubus moluccanus var. angulosus Kalkman
- Rubus moluccanus var. discolor (Blume) Kalkman
- Rubus moluccanus var. moluccanus
- Rubus moluccanus var. neocaledonicus Schltr.
- Rubus moluccanus var. obtusangulus Miq.
Uses
editIt 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.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ "Rubus moluccanus". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 12 July 2009.
- ^ a b c "Rubus moluccanus L." Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ "Rubus moluccanus". Australian Native Plants Society (Australia) - ANPSA. Retrieved 12 July 2009.
- ^ PlantNET, Rubus moluccanus plant profile
- ^ "Rubus moluccanus L." Atlas of Living Australia.
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