ABSTRACT
The Rosaceae are a huge family of approximately 100 genera and 3000 species of ubiquitous medium-sized trees, shrubs, or herbs that are well known for accumulating tannins. In this family, the leaves are alternate, simple or compound, with serrated edges, and stipulate. The Rosa species, or roses, are common examples of the Rosaceae Family, and are probably the most popular ornamental plants. The apple itself has been used from long ago for food, and the pectin of the apple is known to lower serum cholesterol. The petals of the red or Provins Rose, Rosa gallica, have been employed usually as an infusion for its mild, astringent properties, and as a coloring agent. In the Asia–Pacific, about 90 species of Rosaceae are medicinal, mainly on account of their astringency. The vernacular name for Rubus moluccanus L. includes Molucca Raspberry, Broad Leafed Bramble, Molucca Bramble; Wild Raspberry, Molucca Raspberry; piquant loulou; and wa votovotoa.
