Black raspberry, Ceylon raspberry, Hill raspberry
Rubus lasiocarpus
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 3 m high. A long white cane with large thorns along it. It produces purple to black fruit. The fruit are 2 cm across. They are in clusters of 10-15.
There are about 250 Rubus species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in the tropical highlands. It suits areas with a well-distributed medium to high rainfall. It has been introduced from India. It grows between 800 m and 2600 m altitude.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Himalayas, India, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, SE Asia, Sri Lanka
How it is used for food
The fruit is eaten raw or used for drinks. They are also used for jams and jellies and in desserts.
It is gaining importance as a fruit around compounds and houses in the highlands of Papua New Guinea.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
It grows wild and is cultivated. New plants do not grow easily from canes. It can be grown from seed, tip layers or cuttings.
Fruit are produced in 1-2 years from seed and 1 year from cuttings. Fruit mature in 90 days.
Its other names
Local names
Aiselu, Chomoushushi, Dieng-soh-khaw-iong, Gamang, Gamaw, Kulanchoo, Lingvoom, Mvuti, Mysore raspberry, Shan-zi, Shan-zi-phyu, Shiingukateishi, Theimivom