Elaeagnus conferta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
conferta
ID:
664372
Status:
valid
Authors:
Roxb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1820
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. 1: 460 (1820)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000663704
Common Names
- Elaeagnus Conferta
- Confert Oleaster
- Confert Silverberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Elaeagnus acuminata Hort.Angl. ex Link [unknown]
- Elaeagnus arborea Roxb. [unknown]
- Elaeagnus arborea dendroidea Schltdl. [unknown]
- Elaeagnus breyniastrum Fisch. ex Schlecht. [unknown]
- Elaeagnus conferta balansae Servett. [unknown]
- Elaeagnus conferta balansae (Servett.) Lecomte [unknown]
- Elaeagnus conferta calcuttensis Servett. [unknown]
- Elaeagnus conferta dendroidea (Schltdl.) Servett. [unknown]
- Elaeagnus conferta javanica (Blume) Servett. [unknown]
- Elaeagnus conferta maculata (Servettaz) D.Basu [unknown]
- Elaeagnus conferta malaccensis Servett. [unknown]
- Elaeagnus conferta mekongensis Lecomte [unknown]
- Elaeagnus conferta menghaiensis W.K.Hu & H.F.Chow [unknown]
- Elaeagnus conferta mollis Servett. [unknown]
- Elaeagnus conferta mollis (Servett.) Lecomte [unknown]
- Elaeagnus conferta septentrionalis Servett. [unknown]
- Elaeagnus conferta silhetensis Servett. [unknown]
- Elaeagnus dendroidea (Schltdl.) Schltdl. [unknown]
- Elaeagnus gaudichaudiana Schlecht. [unknown]
- Elaeagnus grandifolia Bojer ex Schlecht. [unknown]
- Elaeagnus gussoni Gasp. [unknown]
- Elaeagnus javanica Blume [unknown]
- Elaeagnus kologa Schlecht. [unknown]
- Elaeagnus nepalensis Salm-Dyck [unknown]
- Elaeagnus spadicea Savi [unknown]
- Elaeagnus wallichiana Schlecht. [unknown]
- Elaeagnus conferta conferta [unknown]
Description
Elaeagnus conferta (also called Conferta Elaeagnus, among many other common names) is a medium-sized shrub native to East Asia. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters and has a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm. Its leaves are alternate, oblong-elliptic, and measure up to 5 cm long. It is found in open woodlands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Elaeagnus conferta is used as an ornamental plant and for its fragrant flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Elaeagnus conferta flowers are small, white, and star-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Elaeagnus conferta can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Elaeagnus conferta
Elaeagnus conferta is native to China and can be found in the wild in the northern and western parts of the country. It is also grown as an ornamental shrub in many parts of the world.
Elaeagnus conferta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elaeagnus conferta?
Elaeagnus conferta
What type of climate does Elaeagnus conferta prefer?
Elaeagnus conferta prefers a warm temperate climate.
What is the average height of Elaeagnus conferta?
Elaeagnus conferta typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters.
Species in the Elaeagnus genus
Elaeagnus angustata, Elaeagnus angustifolia, Elaeagnus annamensis, Elaeagnus arakiana, Elaeagnus argyi, Elaeagnus bambusetorum, Elaeagnus bockii, Elaeagnus bonii, Elaeagnus calcarea, Elaeagnus caudata, Elaeagnus cinnamomifolia, Elaeagnus commutata, Elaeagnus conferta, Elaeagnus courtoisii, Elaeagnus davidii, Elaeagnus delavayi, Elaeagnus difficilis, Elaeagnus epitricha, Elaeagnus fasciculata, Elaeagnus formosana, Elaeagnus formosensis, Elaeagnus geniculata, Elaeagnus glabra, Elaeagnus gonyanthes, Elaeagnus griffithii, Elaeagnus grijsii, Elaeagnus guizhouensis, Elaeagnus henryi, Elaeagnus heterophylla, Elaeagnus hunanensis, Elaeagnus indica, Elaeagnus infundibularis, Elaeagnus jiangxiensis, Elaeagnus jingdonensis, Elaeagnus kanaii, Elaeagnus lanceolata, Elaeagnus lanpingensis, Elaeagnus laosensis, Elaeagnus latifolia, Elaeagnus lipoensis, Elaeagnus liukiuensis, Elaeagnus liuzhouensis, Elaeagnus longiloba, Elaeagnus loureiroi, Elaeagnus luoxiangensis, Elaeagnus luxiensis, Elaeagnus macrantha, Elaeagnus macrophylla, Elaeagnus magna, Elaeagnus maritima,
Species in the Elaeagnaceae family
Elaeagnus angustata, Elaeagnus angustifolia, Elaeagnus annamensis, Elaeagnus arakiana, Elaeagnus argyi, Elaeagnus bambusetorum, Elaeagnus bockii, Elaeagnus bonii, Elaeagnus calcarea, Elaeagnus caudata, Elaeagnus cinnamomifolia, Elaeagnus commutata, Elaeagnus conferta, Elaeagnus courtoisii, Elaeagnus davidii, Elaeagnus delavayi, Elaeagnus difficilis, Elaeagnus epitricha, Elaeagnus fasciculata, Elaeagnus formosana, Elaeagnus formosensis, Elaeagnus geniculata, Elaeagnus glabra, Elaeagnus gonyanthes, Elaeagnus griffithii, Elaeagnus grijsii, Elaeagnus guizhouensis, Elaeagnus henryi, Elaeagnus heterophylla, Elaeagnus hunanensis, Elaeagnus indica, Elaeagnus infundibularis, Elaeagnus jiangxiensis, Elaeagnus jingdonensis, Elaeagnus kanaii, Elaeagnus lanceolata, Elaeagnus lanpingensis, Elaeagnus laosensis, Elaeagnus latifolia, Elaeagnus lipoensis, Elaeagnus liukiuensis, Elaeagnus liuzhouensis, Elaeagnus longiloba, Elaeagnus loureiroi, Elaeagnus luoxiangensis, Elaeagnus luxiensis, Elaeagnus macrantha, Elaeagnus macrophylla, Elaeagnus magna, Elaeagnus maritima,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2785018: Based on the initial data import
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.