Rubus formosensis
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| Adaxial surfaces of leaves are rugose[1] | |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Rosaceae |
| Genus: | Rubus |
| Species: | R. formosensis |
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| Rubus formosensis | |
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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.[3][4]
The species is native to southeastern China (Guangdong and Guangxi), and Taiwan.[4][2][5] It is found at a wide range of elevations, generally in habitats that have limited competition from other plants.[1]
The plant is available from commercial suppliers, being noted for its attractive leaves.[3]
References
- 1 2 "台湾悬钩子 tai wan xuan gou zi". Flora of China. efloras.org. 2023. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- 1 2 "Rubus formosensis Kuntze". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- 1 2 "Rubus formosensis". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2023. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- ↑ 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.