Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Genus:
Species:
umbellata
ID:
664631

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1784

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. ed. 14 : 164 (1784)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000663963



Common Names

  • Elaeagnus umbellata
  • Umbellate Elaeagnus
  • Umbellate Silverberry


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Description

Elaeagnus umbellata (also called Umbellate Silverberry, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to East Asia. It has small, silver-green leaves and small, fragrant white flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Elaeagnus umbellata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Elaeagnus umbellata var. coreana (H.Lév.) H.Lév.
Elaeagnus umbellata var. rotundifolia Makino

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Elaeagnus umbellata 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 umbellata is a deciduous shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay, sand, and loam. It is best propagated by softwood cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Elaeagnus umbellata

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

Elaeagnus umbellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elaeagnus umbellata?

Elaeagnus umbellata

What is the common name of Elaeagnus umbellata?

Japanese Silverberry

What is the natural habitat of Elaeagnus umbellata?

Woodlands, shrublands, and grasslands

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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