Atibulnak
Rubus pectinellus
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A trailing plant with heart shaped leaves. It grows about 1 m long. The stems, leaves and outer layer of sepals are armed with small spines. The leaves are rough, hairy, heart shaped and toothed. They are 3-6 cm across. The flowers are white and the fruit 1.5 cm across. They are bright red and juicy.
There are about 250 Rubus species.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. Common and widely distributed in the mossy forests of the Philippines. In China it grows between 700-3,000 m above sea level. In Sichuan and Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, India, Japan, Northeastern India, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia, Taiwan, Tibet
How it is used for food
The fleshy fruit is eaten raw. The leaves are eaten as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Fruit, leaves
How it is grown
It can be grown from seeds.
In China plants flower in May and June and fruit in July to August.
Its other names
Local names
Jiaoxumu, Mvuyha