Elaeagnus pungens
Spiny Oleaster, Thorny Elaeagnus
Other regional names: Thorny Olive
- Thorny Olive
Also known as: Elaeagnus frederici-variegata Ilsemann +19 more
- Elaeagnus frederici-variegata Ilsemann
- Elaeagnus obtusa C.Y.Chang
- Elaeagnus pugens Thunb.
- Elaeagnus pungens f. angustifolia (Araki) Sugim.
- Elaeagnus pungens f. aurea (Servett.) Rehder
- Elaeagnus pungens f. frederici (Bean) Rehder
- Elaeagnus pungens f. maculata (H.J.Veitch) Rehder
- Elaeagnus pungens f. megaphylla (Araki) Sugim.
- Elaeagnus pungens f. rotundifolia (Servett.) H.Hara
- Elaeagnus pungens f. variegata (Bean) P.D.Sell
- Elaeagnus pungens f. variegata (Bean) Rehder
- Elaeagnus pungens subsp. simonii (Carrière) Servett.
- Elaeagnus pungens var. angustifolia Araki
- Elaeagnus pungens var. aurea Servett.
- Elaeagnus pungens var. aureovariegata Bean
- Elaeagnus pungens var. frederici Bean
- Elaeagnus pungens var. frederici-variegata (Ilsemann) Rehder
- Elaeagnus pungens var. latifolia Honda
- Elaeagnus pungens var. maculata H.J.Veitch
- Elaeagnus pungens var. megaphylla Araki
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Elaeagnaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Originating in Temperate Asia, Elaeagnus pungens (commonly known as Spiny oleaster or Thorny Elaeagnus) is a shrub belonging to the Elaeagnaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia, Middle Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China South-Central, China Southeast, Japan, Korea, Tadzhikistan
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Alabama, Arkansas, District of Columbia, Florida, France, Georgia, Great Britain, Italy, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mauritius, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Spain, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia