Rubus moluccanus

Species category

Shrub or Tree

Common name

eelkek, kohkihl, Molucca bramble, Molucca raspberry, soni, wa ngandrongandro, wild raspberry, wild blackberry

Diagnostic characters

Planting unit

True seedTrue seed:
A mature fertilized ovule consisting of an embryo, with or without and external food reserve (e.g., endosperm) enclosed by the testa.

Shape

D-shaped 

Size

  • Length 2.5–2.7 mm 
  • Width 1.2–1.4 mm 
  • Thickness 0.5–0.6 mm 

Color

Light brown 

Texture

Reticulate; wavy reticulationReticulated:
Resembling a net or network, especially having veins, fibers, or lines crossing the surface.  
at curved margin.

Other structures

HilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
is on straight margin.

Identification notes

Seed often covered with dried fruitFruit:
A mature ovary and any associated parts.
material. FruitFruit:
A mature ovary and any associated parts.
material is granularGranular:
Resembling or consisting of small grains or particles.
and translucent.

Noxious weed seed categories

Federal

Learn more on ITP's Federal Noxious Weed Disseminules tool.

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Rosaceae

Valid name

Rubus moluccanus L.

 Rubus moluccanus.  True seeds with granular transparent fruit material. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.
Rubus moluccanus. True seeds with granular transparent fruit material. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.
 Rubus moluccanus.  True seeds with granular transparent fruit material. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.
Rubus moluccanus. True seeds with granular transparent fruit material. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.
 Rubus moluccanus.  True seeds with granular transparent fruit material. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.
Rubus moluccanus. True seeds with granular transparent fruit material. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.