Sorbus lanata

Family: Rosaceae

What it is like

A medium sized tree. It grows 9 m tall. The leaves have stalks. The leaves are 5-19 cm long by 3-11.5 cm wide. They are oval and with irregular teeth. They are greyish white underneath. They narrow towards the base. The base is wedge shaped. The flowers are white and have a scent. The flowers occur in clusters. The fruit is yellow when ripe. They are edible.

There are about 75 Sorbus species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. In Nepal they grow between 2200-3400 m altitude.

Countries/locations it is found in

Afghanistan, Asia, Himalayas, India, Nepal, Northeastern India, Pakistan

How it is used for food

The very ripe fruit are eaten fresh.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Ban pala, Banpalti, Bhomphal, Bolu, Chitana, Doda, Galao, Galion, Gurtu, Maila, Mauli, Mhelcha, Morphal, Nalam, Pahi, Paltu, Singka

Synonyms

Pyrus lanata D. Don; Pyrus kumaonensis Wall.;