Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elaeagnifolia
ID:
987452

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spach

Source:
rjp

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 2, 19: 120 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000986790

Common Names

  • Oleaster
  • Oleaster
  • Oleaster

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Description

Amygdalus elaeagnifolia (also called silverleaf wild almond, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub with silvery-green leaves and white flowers. It is native to western Asia and southeastern Europe and is found in dry woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Amygdalus elaeagnifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used as fodder for livestock and its fruits are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Amygdalus elaeagnifolia is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem and two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amygdalus elaeagnifolia can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn. The shrub prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Amygdalus elaeagnifolia

Amygdalus elaeagnifolia can be found in the Mediterranean region, from the Canary Islands to the Middle East.

Species in the Rosaceae family

Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,