Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Genus:
Species:
yakusimensis
ID:
664658

Status:
valid

Authors:
Masam.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 43: 252 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000663990



Common Names

  • Elaeagnus yakusimensis
  • Yakushima Elaeagnus
  • Yakushima Silverberry


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Description

Elaeagnus yakusimensis (also called Yakushima 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 yakusimensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Elaeagnus yakusimensis is white with a yellow center. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elaeagnus yakusimensis 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 yakusimensis

Elaeagnus yakusimensis can be found in Japan.

Elaeagnus yakusimensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elaeagnus yakusimensis?

Elaeagnus yakusimensis

What is the common name of Elaeagnus yakusimensis?

Yakushima Silverberry

What is the natural habitat of Elaeagnus yakusimensis?

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,