Elaeagnus micrantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
micrantha
ID:
664519
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Y.Chang
Source:
cmp
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Lab. N. E. Forest. Inst., Harbin 6: 116 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000663851
Common Names
- Small-flowered Silverberry
- Small-flowered Elaeagnus
- Small-flowered Oleaster
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Elaeagnus micrantha (also called Dwarf Silverberry, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Japan, Korea, and eastern Russia. 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 micrantha is an ornamental shrub with fragrant flowers and edible fruits. It is also used as a hedge or windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Elaeagnus micrantha has small, white flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin leaves.
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Elaeagnus micrantha 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 micrantha
Elaeagnus micrantha is native to Japan and can be found in moist woodlands and grasslands.
Elaeagnus micrantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elaeagnus micrantha?
Elaeagnus micrantha
What is the natural habitat of Elaeagnus micrantha?
It is native to China.
What are the uses of Elaeagnus micrantha?
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-2785153: Based on the initial data import
Che Yung Chang (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Chang' in the authors string.