Rubus formosensis

Rubus formosensis
Potted specimen
Adaxial surfaces of leaves are rugose
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Rubus
Species:
R. formosensis
Binomial name
Rubus formosensis
Synonyms
  • Rubus formosanus Maxim. ex Focke
  • Rubus moluccanus var. formosensis (Kuntze) Kuntze
  • Rubus nantoensis Hayata
  • Rubus randaiensis Hayata
  • Rubus rubribracteatus F.P.Metcalf
  • Rubus rugosissimus Hayata

Rubus formosensis, the Formosan raspberry or Formosan bramble, is an Asian species of flowering plant in the family Rosaceae.

It is a thornless shrub with a restrained climbing habit, growing up to 2.5 metres (8 ft) in height. The evergreen leaves are lobed and veined. The flowers are white and the fruit is orange-red.

The species is native to southeastern China (Guangdong and Guangxi), and Taiwan. It is found at a wide range of elevations, generally in habitats that have limited competition from other plants.

The plant is available from commercial suppliers, being noted for its attractive leaves.

References

  1. 1 2 "台湾悬钩子 tai wan xuan gou zi". Flora of China. efloras.org. 2023. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
  2. 1 2 "Rubus formosensis Kuntze". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
  3. 1 2 "Rubus formosensis". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2023. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
  4. 1 2 Cross, Pete (20 June 2018). "Rubus formosensis Formosan Bramble". GardenTags. 4D Media Ltd. Archived from the original on 3 September 2023. Retrieved 4 June 2026.
  5. ↑ Yen, Shih-Ching; Lin, Chung-Yi; Hew, Shun Win; Yang, Shu-Yi; Yeh, Chuan-Feng; Weng, Guo-Jing (2015). "Characterization of Debarking Behavior by Sambar Deer (Rusa unicolor) in Taiwan". Mammal Study. 40 (3): 167–179. doi:10.3106/041.040.0304. S2CID 86254930.