Kalo roylei, Mapalan
Rubus foliolosus

Family: Rosaceae

What it is like

A small trailing herb. The leaves have stalks. They are alternate. The leaves have a leafy structure near the base. Leaflets are almost without stalks and are oval. They taper to the tip and have fine teeth. They have a white hairy layer underneath. The flowers have stalks and bracts. They are pink. The fruit are black when ripe. Possibly now Rubus niveus Thung.

Where it is found

In Nepal it grows between 2100-2900 m altitude. It grows in moist, shady places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Himalayas, India, Nepal

How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are eaten fresh. They are also used for jam.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from root offshoots or seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Aakhre, Ainselu, Hisoi, Hissalu, Kalo aiselu

Synonyms

Rubus microphyllus D. Don; Rubus parvifolius L.; Rubus pedunculosus D. Don; Rubus roylei Klotzsch;