Bastard oleaster
Elaeagnus infundibularis

Family: Elaeagnaceae

What it is like

A straggling shrub. The leaves are alternate. They are 5-11 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. They are covered with silvery scales underneath. The flowers are greenish-white or yellow. They have silvery scales outside. The fruit is oblong. It is red with silvery scales.

There are 45 Elaeagnus species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows in Nepal between 1500-2600 m altitude.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bhutan, Himalayas (country/location of origin), India, Nepal, Northeastern India

How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are eaten fresh.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed or by layering.

Its other names

Local names

Guenlo, Guheli, Gunyelo, Hari, Madilo, Maldhendo Pirima, Mallido, Tikun, Turu

Synonyms

Elaeagnus arborea Roxb.; Elaeagnus armatus Buch.-Ham ex Schlecht.; Elaeagnus conferta Roxb.; Elaeagnus latifolia L.;