Guldung
Viburnum nervosum

Family: Adoxaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It has stout grey branches. It grows 5 m tall. It loses its leaves during the year. The leaves have stalks. The leaves are 6-10 cm long by 3-4 cm wide. They are oblong and taper to the tip. There are teeth along the edge. They are hairy on the veins underneath. The flowers are white. The fruit is fleshy with a hard covering over the seed. Fruit are oval.

Also put in the family Caprifoliaceae.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. In Nepal plants grow between 2600-3500 m altitude. They grow on open slopes. In Sichuan and Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, Pakistan, SE Asia, Sikkim, Tibet, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are eaten fresh.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed or cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Amrola, Asare, Bhale gogan, Dhur-ganni, Jhal, Juglote, Talana, Tirnoi

Synonyms

Viburnum acuminatum Wall. ex DC.;