Elaeagnus formosensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
formosensis
ID:
664423
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hatus.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 27: 211 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000663755
Common Names
- Elaeagnus Formosensis
- Formosan Oleaster
- Formosan Silverberry
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- Elaeagnus ohashii T.C.Huang [unknown]
Description
Elaeagnus formosensis (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 formosensis 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 formosensis has small, white flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, round leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Elaeagnus formosensis 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 formosensis
Elaeagnus formosensis 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 formosensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elaeagnus formosensis?
Elaeagnus formosensis
What is the common name of Elaeagnus formosensis?
Formosan silverberry
What is the natural habitat of Elaeagnus formosensis?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2785064: Based on the initial data import
Sumihiko Hatusima (1906-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hatus.' in the authors string.