Buaq pidang runut

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Bua'Pidang Runut
Photo by H Nicholson
Bua'Pidang Runut
Photo by French B. at Ecoport (3)


Pronunciation

Common Names

Kelabit
  • Bua' Pidang Runut (Bua Pidang Runut)
English
  • Broad leafed bramble, Molucca Bramble (3)
Malay
  • Tumbuhan liar raspberi

Encyclopedic info

See also Bua' Pidang

Scientific name
Rubus moluccanus (1)
English
  1. R. moluccanus has a simple leaf and is a scrambling shrub reaching 2 to 3 m high. The stems and leaves are armed with medium sized spines. The leaves are large and lobed and the upper surface hairy. The leaf has a crinkled surface and the underside is white. The flowers are white and borne in clusters. The berries are about 1 cm across. They are red and with little flavour. Usually eaten by children. (3)
  2. The plant was formerly used in connection with ceremonies to keep peace with the spirits. (1)
Malay
  1.  ?

References

  1. Ethnobotany of the Iban & Kelabit by Hanne Christensen
  2. Wikipedia:rubus
  3. Ecoport