Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Genus:
Species:
reflexa
ID:
664575

Status:
valid

Authors:
É.Morren & Decne.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Roy. Sci. Bruxelles 3: 171 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000663907



Common Names

  • Reflexed Silverberry
  • Reflexed Elaeagnus
  • Reflexed Oleaster


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Description

Elaeagnus reflexa (also called Reflexed Silverberry, among many other common names) is a small deciduous shrub that grows up to 4 meters tall. It has silvery-green leaves and white flowers. It is native to Japan and is found in open forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Elaeagnus reflexa is an evergreen shrub that can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It has attractive foliage and produces fragrant white flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Elaeagnus reflexa are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a silvery sheen.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elaeagnus reflexa is a shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, but can also be done by seed.

Where to Find Elaeagnus reflexa

Elaeagnus reflexa is native to China and can be found in forests and shrublands. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant in gardens.

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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