Rubus ellipticus
Asian Wild Raspberry, Broadleafed Bramble
Other regional names: Ceylon Blackberry +6 more
- Ceylon Blackberry
- Evergreen Raspberry
- Golden Evergreen Raspberry
- Himalayan Raspberry
- Molucca Berry
- Molucca Bramble
- Molucca Raspberry
Also known as: Rubus duthieanus N.P.Balakr. +15 more
- Rubus duthieanus N.P.Balakr.
- Rubus ellipticus f. acuminatus Franch.
- Rubus ellipticus subsp. acheniger Focke
- Rubus ellipticus subsp. fasciculatus (Duthie) Focke
- Rubus ellipticus var. acutifolius Kuntze
- Rubus ellipticus var. denudatus Hook.fil.
- Rubus ellipticus var. depilis Focke
- Rubus ellipticus var. fasciculatus (Duthie) Masam.
- Rubus ellipticus var. flavus (Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don) Kuntze
- Rubus ellipticus var. glabrifolius Kuntze
- Rubus ellipticus var. incisus Kuntze
- Rubus ellipticus var. insulanus Focke
- Rubus ellipticus var. wallichianus (Wight & Arn.) Focke
- Rubus erythrolasius Focke
- Rubus flavus Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don
- Rubus gowreephul Roxb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rosaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing shrub.
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Rubus ellipticus (commonly known as Asian Wild Raspberry or Broadleafed Bramble) is a climbing shrub belonging to the Rosaceae family. Naturally occurring in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. The genus Rubus is notably large, comprising more than 1600 species. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Tibet, Vietnam
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Ecuador, Hawaii, Jamaica, Jawa, KwaZulu-Natal, Malawi, Mozambique, New South Wales, Queensland, Tanzania
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms