Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Genus:
Species:
formosana
ID:
664422

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nakai

Source:
cmp

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 30: 74 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000663754



Common Names

  • Elaeagnus Formosana
  • Formosan Oleaster
  • Formosan Silverberry


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Synonyms

  • Elaeagnus nokoensis Hayata [unknown]

Description

Elaeagnus formosana (also called Formosan Silverberry, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Taiwan. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, fragrant flowers. It is typically found in moist, sunny areas such as woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Elaeagnus formosana is an evergreen shrub that is often used as a hedge or screen. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a variety of soil types.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elaeagnus formosana 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Elaeagnus formosana is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be pruned to shape and can be used as a hedge or screen.

Where to Find Elaeagnus formosana

Elaeagnus formosana is native to Taiwan and can be found in the wild in the northern and central parts of the country. It is also grown as an ornamental shrub in many parts of the world.

Elaeagnus formosana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elaeagnus formosana?

Elaeagnus formosana

What is the common name of Elaeagnus formosana?

Formosan silverberry

What is the natural habitat of Elaeagnus formosana?

It is native to Taiwan and China

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,

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