Rubus ellipticus
Rubus ellipticus, commonly known as the hill raspberry, is a vigorous, thorny shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its edible, flavorful berries, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. Beyond its culinary use, various parts of the plant are utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammation and digestive ailments.
- Scientific name: Rubus ellipticus
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it follows the order Rosales and is a member of the Rosaceae family. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Rubus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rosaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Rubus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Rubus ellipticus, is recognized by various regional common names across different languages. In Simplified Chinese, it is referred to as 椭圆悬钩子 (zh-hans), while in Traditional Chinese contexts such as those used in Taiwan (zh-hant) and Hong Kong (zh-hk), it is called 橢圓懸鉤子. In Japan, the species is known as キミノヒマラヤキイチゴ (ja), and in Nepal, it is commonly called रातो ऐँसेलु (ne).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 椭圆悬钩子 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 橢圓懸鉤子 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 橢圓懸鉤子 | Wikidata |
| ja | キミノヒマラヤキイチゴ | Wikidata |
| ne | रातो ऐँसेलु | Wikidata |
| ru | Малина эллиптическая | Wikidata |
| pnb | آخرا | Wikidata |
| zh | 椭圆悬钩子 | Wikidata |
| bg | Златна хималайска малина | Wikidata |
| th | หนามไข่กุ้ง | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning across several continents. In East Tropical Africa, its presence is noted specifically within Tanzania. It is also found in South Tropical Africa, occupying regions in both Malawi and Mozambique. Moving further south, the species can be located in the KwaZulu-Natal province of Southern Africa. Additionally, its distribution extends to the eastern hemisphere, specifically within China South-Central.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as the Himalayan raspberry, offers various therapeutic potentials through its different components. While the whole plant can be utilized in traditional medicine, specific focus is often placed on the medicinal properties found within its leaves and fruits. The edible fruits are not only a nutritional source but also contribute to the plant's overall biological activity. Furthermore, scientific investigations frequently utilize an acetone extract derived from these components to isolate and study the specific bioactive compounds responsible for its healing effects.- Total parts
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| edible fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acetone extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Rubus ellipticus has 16 reported phytochemicals identified across 17 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include anthocyanins, Ascorbic acid, catechin, ellagitannins, flavonoid.
- Total chemicals
- 16
- Scientific sources
- 17
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anthocyanins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ascorbic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ellagitannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Rubus ellipticus has 12 reported activities identified across 20 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Nephroprotective, Analgesic, Anticancer, Antipyretic.
- Total activities
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 20
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Nephroprotective | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticonvulsant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifertility | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Rubus ellipticus has 12 reported medicinal uses identified across 16 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesic, antioxidant, antipyretic, wound healing, Aspergillus niger.
- Total uses
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 16
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| analgesic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antipyretic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound healing | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aspergillus niger | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anti-infective agent | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anticonvulsant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |