Elaeagnus tonkinensis
Family: Elaeagnaceae
What it is like
An evergreen shrub. It grows 3 m tall. Young branches have dense rusty hairs. The leave are oval and 5-7 cm long by 1-2 cm wide. They have yellow scales underneath. The flowers occur in groups of 2-5. They are nodding and light brown. The fruit are oval and 1.2 cm long by 0.4 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows on open mountain slopes between 1,900-2,600 m above sea level. In Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Indochina, SE Asia, Vietnam
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
In China plants flower in November to December and fruit in March to April.
Its other names
Local names
Nhot nha