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Rubus pectinellus

Rubus pectinellus, commonly known as atibulnak, is an Asian species of bramble.

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Rubus pectinellus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Spermatophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Rubus
Species:
R. pectinellus
Binomial name
Rubus pectinellus

Rubus pectinellus, commonly known as atibulnak,23 is an Asian species of bramble.

Description

Atibulnak is a small trailing woody shrub, usually around 0.5 to 1 metre (1+1⁄2 to 3+1⁄2 feet) long. Both the stems and leaves are covered with small spines. The leaves are either heart-shaped or with three lobes and have a rough and hairy texture with serrated margins. The leaves are around 3 to 6 centimetres (1+1⁄4 to 2+1⁄4 inches) across. They are borne alternate on the stems.

It has white flowers around 2 cm (3⁄4 in) across. These bear fruits around 1.4 to 1.6 cm (1⁄2 to 5⁄8 in) in diameter which turn bright red when ripe.

Distribution and habitat

The species is native to Japan, southern China, Taiwan, and the Philippines. It usually grows in forests and valleys at elevations of 700 to 3,000 m (2,300 to 9,800 ft).4

Uses

The fruits are edible, either raw or cooked, and have a pleasant subacid flavor. The leaves are also eaten as a vegetable in the Philippines.56

References

References

  1. "Rubus pectinellus". Alpine Garden Society. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
  2. "Atibulnak". NTFP Product Database. 22 February 2016. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
  3. "Rubus pectinellus - Max". Plants For A Future. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
  4. Real, Mark Stephen (2016). "Update on the Geographic Distribution of Philippine Rubus species" (PDF). Proceedings of the DLSU Research Congress. 4.
  5. Fern, Ken. "Rubus pectinellus". Tropical Plants Database. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
  6. Polinag, Mercedita A. (2003). Food From the Wilderness (PDF). DENR Recommends. Vol. 12. Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Republic of the Philippines.
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