Rubus glomeratus
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A climbing shrub. The stems are reddish with cottony hairs. The leaves are alternate. They are 8 cm long by 8 cm wide. The leaves are oval or D shaped with 3-5 obscure lobes. The leaves have yellow hairs underneath. The flowers are in groups at the ends of the branches. The flower petals are white. The fruit is orange.
There are about 250 Rubus species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in the mountains. It grows in evergreen forests and grasslands.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, SE Asia, Singapore, Sumatra, Thailand
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw but they are slightly sour.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Akar kupur, Akar bulan mudu, Akar balek adap, Akar duri berumbet, Kattumunthiri, Mulluvettila