Elaeagnus longiloba - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longiloba
ID:
664504
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Y.Chang
Source:
cmp
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Lab. N. E. Forest. Inst., Harbin 6: 113 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000663836
Common Names
- Long-style Silverberry
- Long-style Elaeagnus
- Long-style Oleaster
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Elaeagnus longiloba (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 longiloba is an ornamental shrub with fragrant flowers and edible fruits. It is also used as a hedge or windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Elaeagnus longiloba 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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Elaeagnus longiloba is a small, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay, and is drought-tolerant once established. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Elaeagnus longiloba
Elaeagnus longiloba is native to tropical Asia and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Elaeagnus longiloba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elaeagnus longiloba?
Elaeagnus longiloba
What is the natural habitat of Elaeagnus longiloba?
It is native to China.
What are the uses of Elaeagnus longiloba?
It is used for ornamental purposes and for its edible fruits.
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-2785139: Based on the initial data import
Che Yung Chang (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Chang' in the authors string.