Hippophae gyantsensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gyantsensis
ID:
1224791
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rousi) Y.S.Lian
Source:
tro
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 26: 235 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001224129
Common Names
- Gyantsensis Hippophae
- Gyantsen Hippophae
- Gyantsen's Sea-buckthorn
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hippophae gyantsensis (also called Tibetan sea buckthorn, among many other common names) is a species of sea buckthorn native to the Himalayas, in Bhutan, India, Nepal, and Tibet. It is a shrub or small tree growing to 3–5 m tall, with spiny branches. It is found in alpine and subalpine habitats, at elevations of 3,000–5,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Hippophae gyantsensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin problems and reducing inflammation.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hippophae gyantsensis sub. linearifolia Y.S.Lian & Y.H.WuFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hippophae gyantsensis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hippophae gyantsensis is a shrub native to China. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Hippophae gyantsensis
Hippophae gyantsensis is native to China and can be found in the wild in Yunnan and Sichuan provinces.
Species in the Hippophae genus
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 tro-50040800: Based on the initial data import
Yong Shan Lian (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.S.Lian' in the authors string.
Arne Henrik Rousi (1931-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rousi' in the authors string.