| Molucca raspberry | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Spermatophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Rosaceae |
| Genus: | Rubus |
| Species: | R. sieboldii
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| Binomial name | |
| Rubus sieboldii | |
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Rubus sieboldii, the Molucca raspberry, is a flowering plant in the genus Rubus.
Distribution and habitat
The species is native to Japan, including the Ryukyu Islands.1 The shrubs prefer low wetland areas, with very good sun exposure, though the plants can tolerate moderate shade.
Uses
The plant's leaves stimulate blood flow in the pelvic area and uterus. They are also abortifacient and astringent, lending to their use to treat urinary tract infections.
Molucca raspberries are edible and contain large amounts of antioxidant power.2 They are rich with bioactive phytochemicals, antioxidant compounds, and show stronger radical scavenging activities than blueberries.34
References
References
- "Rubus sieboldii Blume". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
- "Native Australian fruits very high in antioxidants". News-Medical. 2007-08-03. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
- "Australian native fruits bear sweet antioxidants – EmaxHealth".
- Medical Science News, accessed October 23, 2007.