Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Genus:
Species:
wenshanensis
ID:
664651

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Y.Chang

Source:
cmp

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Fl. Sichuanica 1: 463 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000663983

Common Names

  • Elaeagnus wenshanensis
  • Wenshan Elaeagnus
  • Wenshan Silverberry

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Description

Elaeagnus wenshanensis (also called Wenshan 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 wenshanensis 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 wenshanensis 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 wenshanensis 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 wenshanensis

Elaeagnus wenshanensis is native to China and can be found in forests and shrublands. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Elaeagnus wenshanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elaeagnus wenshanensis?

Elaeagnus wenshanensis

What is the common name of Elaeagnus wenshanensis?

Wenshan Silverberry

What is the natural habitat of Elaeagnus wenshanensis?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2785274: Based on the initial data import
Che Yung Chang (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Chang' in the authors string.