Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Genus:
Species:
montana
ID:
664521

Status:
valid

Authors:
Makino

Source:
cmp

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 27: 74 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000663853



Common Names

  • Mountain Silverberry
  • Mountain Elaeagnus
  • Mountain Oleaster


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Synonyms

  • Elaeagnus attenuata Nakai [unknown]
  • Elaeagnus mayeharai Nakai [unknown]

Description

Elaeagnus montana (also called Silverberry, among many other common names) is a small deciduous shrub that grows up to 3 meters tall. It has silvery-green leaves and white flowers. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in open forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Elaeagnus montana is an ornamental shrub with fragrant flowers and edible fruits. It is also used as a hedge or windbreak.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Elaeagnus montana var. ovata (Maxim.) Araki

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elaeagnus montana has small, white flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elaeagnus montana 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 montana

Elaeagnus montana is native to Japan and can be found in moist woodlands and grasslands.

Elaeagnus montana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elaeagnus montana?

Elaeagnus montana

What is the natural habitat of Elaeagnus montana?

It is native to China.

What are the uses of Elaeagnus montana?

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,

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