Jogi ainselu, Aachung
Rubus macilentus

Family: Rosaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It trails. The stem is nearly smooth and is shiny. The leaves have stalks. The leaves are divided into 3 leaflets arising from one point. The leaflets are stalked. They vary in shape and size. They can be oval or sword shaped and with double rounded teeth. They are prickly along the midrib. The flowers are white. The fruit is a berry. It is round and deep orange.

There are about 250 Rubus species.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. In Nepal it grows between 1800-2800 m altitude. It grows in damp places in forested areas. In Sichuan and Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bhutan, China, India, Himalayas, Nepal, Northeastern India, Pakistan, Sikkim, Tibet

How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are eaten fresh.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from root offshoots or seeds.

In China plants flower in April to May and fruit July to August.

Its other names

Local names

Insalu

Synonyms

Rubus uncatus Wall.;