Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Genus:
Species:
tibetana
ID:
1047191

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltdl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 32: 296 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001046529



Common Names

  • Tibetana Hippophae
  • Hippophae Tibetana
  • Hippophae from Tibetana


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Description

Hippophae tibetana (also called Tibetan 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 tibetana is a traditional medicinal plant used in the treatment of various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as a dye and for making paper, and its leaves are used as fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hippophae tibetana has yellow flowers with a dark purple center. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hippophae tibetana 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 tibetana

Hippophae tibetana is native to the Himalayas and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

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,