Reddish viburnum
Viburnum erubescens

Family: Adoxaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows to about 6 m high. It spreads 3 m wide. The leaves have stalks. They are opposite. The leaves are 2-13.5 cm long by 1-6.5 cm wide. They are oblong and taper to the tip. There are teeth along the edge. They are hairy underneath. The flowers are white or pinkish. The fruit is fleshy with a hard covering over the seed. It is oval and red.

There are about 150 Viburnum species. Also put in the family Caprifoliaceae.

Where it is found

It is a temperate to subtropical plant. In Nepal it grows between 1300-3300 m altitude. It grows in open places. It suits hardiness zones 6-11.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Myanmar, Nepal, SE Asia, Sikkim, Sri Lanka, Tibet

How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are eaten raw. The seed oil is used in cooking.

Edible parts

Fruit, seeds - oil

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seeds or cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Asare, Asarey, Ashare, Bajrang, Ban chulo, Bhamar, Damshing, Ganaule, GandheyGannee, Ganni, Kancha, Masino kanike, Nakovli, Tseh-za-klu-shing

Synonyms

Viburnum erubescens var. gracilipes Rehder; Viburnum wightianum Wall.; and others