Rubus acuminatus seeds grow into the pointed-leaf bramble — an erect to arching, spiny shrub native to the wet tropical biome of South-East Asia and adjacent regions, including the Philippines, Indonesia and adjacent Malesia. Described by Sm. (James Edward Smith). The epithet acuminatus means 'pointed' or 'tapering to a sharp tip' (from Latin), referring to the acuminate leaf tips. Produces clusters of small, edible, raspberry-like fruits; the compound leaves are typical of the raspberry-blackberry group. A tropical Rubus from the extraordinary biodiversity of the South-East Asian island flora. Family Rosaceae.Partial shade to full sun; moist, well-drained tropical soils; warm tropical conditions. 'Acuminatus' = pointed/tapering to a sharp tip (leaf apex); Sm. (James Edward Smith); edible raspberry-like fruits Erect to arching spiny bramble; compound leaves typical of raspberry group; South-East Asian island biodiversity Philippines, Indonesia, adjacent Malesia — wet tropical biome; South-East Asian tropical forest Genus Rubus: ~750 species; Worldwide; raspberries and blackberries; Family Rosaceae; Order Rosales Partial shade/full sun; moist well-drained tropical soils; warm tropical; Family Rosaceae Rubus acuminatus — the pointed-leaf bramble — is a South-East Asian tropical bramble from the extraordinarily biodiverse Philippines and Indonesian island arc, producing raspberry-like edible fruits in the warm, humid tropical forest environments of Malesia.IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds.