Hippophae neurocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
neurocarpa
ID:
1047192
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.W.Liu & T.N.Ho
Source:
tro
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 16(2): 107 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001046530
Common Names
- Neurocarpa Hippophae
- Hippophae Neurocarpa
- Hippophae from Neurocarpa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hippophae neurocarpa (also called Himalayan Sea-buckthorn, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Himalayas. It has a spreading habit and small, oval leaves. It is found in dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Hippophae neurocarpa is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used as fodder for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hippophae neurocarpa sub. stellatopilosa Y.S.Lian et al. ex Swenson & BartishFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hippophae neurocarpa has white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Hippophae neurocarpa is a small to medium-sized shrub, growing up to 2-4 m tall. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy shoots and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Hippophae neurocarpa
Hippophae neurocarpa is native to the Himalayas and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
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-11600020: Based on the initial data import
Shang Wu Liu (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.W.Liu' in the authors string.
Ting Nung Ho (1938-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.N.Ho' in the authors string.