Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Genus:
Species:
henryi
ID:
664448

Status:
valid

Authors:
Warb. ex Diels

Source:
cmp

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 29: 483 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000663780



Common Names

  • Elaeagnus Henryi
  • Henry's Oleaster
  • Henry's Silverberry


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Description

Elaeagnus henryi (also called Silverberry, Goumi, and Autumn Olive, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with silvery-green foliage and fragrant white flowers. It is native to East Asia, and can be found in open woodlands, hillsides, and riverbanks. It grows to a height of 6-10 feet.

Uses & Benefits

Elaeagnus henryi 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 henryi has small, white flowers which are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and round and are borne in clusters. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elaeagnus henryi 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 henryi

Elaeagnus henryi 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 henryi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elaeagnus henryi?

Elaeagnus henryi

What is the common name of Elaeagnus henryi?

Silverberry

What is the natural habitat of Elaeagnus henryi?

It is native to 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-2785087: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
Otto Warburg (1859-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warb.' in the authors string.