Sinko Raspberry

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Sinko Raspberry

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Rubus corchorifolius var. villosus
• Rubus suishaensis
• Rubus corchorifolius var. glaber
• Rubus otophorus
• Rubus shinkoensis
• Rubus oliveri
• Rubus mongolicus
• Rubus kerriifolius
• Rubus corchorifolius var. althaeoides
• Rubus corchorifolius var. hibiscifolius
• Rubus corchorifolius var. mongolicus
• Rubus vaniotii
• Rubus corchorifolius var. oliveri
• Rubus corchorifolius f. roseolus
• Rubus corchorifolius f. semiplenus
• Rubus arisanensis
• Rubus arisanensis var. horishaensis
• Rubus althaeoides
• Rubus involucratus
• Rubus hibiscifolius

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Rosales and the family Rosaceae. Finally, it is identified under the genus Rubus as the species Rubus corchorifolius.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions within China. It can be found growing in the areas of China South-Central and China North-Central. Additionally, its presence extends to the northern territories of Inner Mongolia and Manchuria. The species also inhabits the tropical landscape of Hainan. Together, these locations highlight the diverse environmental range inhabited by Rubus corchorifolius.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Rubus corchorifolius is characterized by a broad altitudinal distribution, allowing it to inhabit diverse montane and sub-montane environments. This species thrives across a significant vertical gradient, with its presence recorded from low-lying areas starting at a minimum elevation of 200 m AMSL up to high-altitude reaches peaking at 2200 m AMSL. The ecological niche of the plant is centered around a mean elevation of approximately 1200 m AMSL, suggesting that it is most frequently optimized for the climatic conditions found within mid-elevation zones. This wide elevational range indicates a high degree of adaptability to varying temperature regimes and atmospheric pressures found within its natural habitat.

Elevational range max:

2200 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

1200 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

200 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Rubus corchorifolius is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons and establish a long-term presence in its habitat. Its seasonal rhythm is defined by its deciduousness, as it sheds its foliage annually in response to changing environmental conditions, typically entering a period of dormancy before regrowing new leaves in the following spring.

Deciduousness :

deciduous

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Rubus corchorifolius is characterized by a woody, shrubby growth form that functions as a self-supporting plant. It is a terrestrial species that grows independently, rather than acting as a parasite or an epiphyte. In terms of stature, the plant typically reaches a mean height of 2 m, with individual specimens ranging from a minimum of 1 m to a maximum height of 3 m.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

3 m

Plant height mean:

2 m

Plant height min:

1 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Rubus corchorifolius is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which dictates its metabolic processes and carbon fixation efficiency. The plant's foliar morphology plays a critical role in its physiological functions, featuring trilobate leaf forms with distinct toothed margins. The leaves exhibit significant dimensional variability, with lengths ranging from a minimum of 5 cm to a mean of 8.5 cm, reaching a maximum of 12 cm, while the width varies from 2.5 cm to a maximum of 5 cm. Furthermore, the structural physiology of the leaves is marked by the presence of spines, although they are notably devoid of leaf thorns.

Leaf form :

trilobate

Leaf length max:

12 cm

Leaf length mean:

8.5 cm

Leaf length min:

5 cm

Leaf margin :

toothed

Leaf spines :

yes

Leaf thorns :

no

Leaf width max:

5 cm

Leaf width min:

2.5 cm

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Rubus corchorifoilius is characterized by the development of fleshy fruits that serve as the primary vehicle for seed dispersal. These fruits exhibit a consistent morphological range, with an average fruit length of 1.1 cm and an average fruit width of 1.1 cm. The dimensions of the fruit can vary slightly, ranging from a minimum of 1 cm in both length and width to a maximum dimension of 1.2 cm for both length and width. Contained within these fruits are small seeds that are remarkably uniform in weight; the seed mass remains constant at a mean, minimum, and maximum value of 5e-04 g, ensuring a standardized reproductive output per fruit unit.

Fruit length max:

1.2 cm

Fruit length mean:

1.1 cm

Fruit length min:

1 cm

Fruit width max:

1.2 cm

Fruit width mean:

1.1 cm

Fruit width min:

1 cm

Seed mass mean:

5e-04 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Rubus corchorifolius has 4 reported plant parts identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, flower, fruit, stem.

Leaf

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
2. Open life sciences

Flower

1. Open life sciences

Fruit

1. Genomics, proteomics & bioinformatics

Stem

1. Open life sciences

Chemicals

Rubus corchorifolius has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CHLOROPHYLL, Flavonoids.

CHLOROPHYLL

1. Open life sciences

Flavonoids

1. Open life sciences

Preparations

Rubus corchorifolius has 1 reported preparations identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include essential oil.

Essential oil

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials