Elaeagnus formosana

Family: Elaeagnaceae

What it is like

An evergreen shrub. It can be climbing. The young branches are silvery brown. The leaves are narrowly oval and 4-11 cm long by 2-5 cm wide. The flowers can occur singly or in groups of 2-6. The flowers are white. The fruit are oval and 1-2 cm long. The seed have 8 ribs.

There are 45 Elaeagnus species.

Where it is found

It occurs throughout Taiwan below 2,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Taiwan

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

In Taiwan plants flower in October to November and fruit February to March.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Possibly Elaeagnus formosensis;