Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Genus:
Species:
obovatifolia
ID:
664544

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Fang

Source:
cmp

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 38: 289 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000663876

Common Names

  • Oval-leaved-style Silverberry
  • Oval-leaved-style Elaeagnus
  • Oval-leaved-style Oleaster

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Description

Elaeagnus obovatifolia (also called Obovate-leaved Silverberry, among many other common names) is a small deciduous shrub that grows up to 4 meters tall. It has silvery-green leaves and white flowers. It is native to Japan and is found in open forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Elaeagnus obovatifolia is an evergreen shrub that is often used as a hedge or screen. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a variety of soil types.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elaeagnus obovatifolia has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elaeagnus obovatifolia is a small shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Elaeagnus obovatifolia

Elaeagnus obovatifolia can be found in Japan, Korea, and China.

Elaeagnus obovatifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elaeagnus obovatifolia?

Elaeagnus obovatifolia

What is the common name of Elaeagnus obovatifolia?

Silverberry

What is the natural habitat of Elaeagnus obovatifolia?

It is native to China

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2785176: Based on the initial data import
Ding Fang (b.1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Fang' in the authors string.