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Asian Wild Raspberry

Rubus ellipticus

Least Concern

About

The Asian Wild Raspberry (Rubus ellipticus) is a species in the genus Rubus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 4 distinct biome types. Populations. Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (Indonesia), Europe (Norway), North America (Costa Rica, Jamaica), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 4 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (Indonesia), Europe (Norway), North America (Costa Rica, Jamaica), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇷 Costa Rica 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇸🇿 Eswatini 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇯🇲 Jamaica 🇲🇼 Malawi 🇳🇴 Norway 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇿🇲 Zambia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Rosales (Roses & Allies)

Family

Rosaceae (Rose Family)

Genus

Rubus

Species

Rubus ellipticus (Asian Wild Raspberry)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese Tuo yuan xuan gou zi

Hindi Hinsal

Vietnamese Ngây long

Similar Species in Rubus

American Red Raspberry

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Asian Wild Raspberry?

The scientific name of Asian Wild Raspberry is Rubus ellipticus. It belongs to the genus Rubus.

What is the conservation status of Asian Wild Raspberry?

Asian Wild Raspberry (Rubus ellipticus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Asian Wild Raspberry live?

Asian Wild Raspberry is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (Indonesia), Europe (Norway), North America (Costa Rica, Jamaica), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Australia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Eswatini, Indonesia, Jamaica, Malawi, Norway, South Africa.

What family does Asian Wild Raspberry belong to?

Asian Wild Raspberry (Rubus ellipticus) belongs to the genus Rubus, which is part of the taxonomic family Rosaceae.

Is Asian Wild Raspberry endangered?

No, Asian Wild Raspberry (Rubus ellipticus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Asian Wild Raspberry belong to?

Asian Wild Raspberry (Rubus ellipticus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Asian Wild Raspberry?

The closest relatives of Asian Wild Raspberry in the genus Rubus include Allegheny Blackberry, American Bramble, American Dewberry, American Red Raspberry, Andean blackberry.