oleaster
Elaeagnus latifolia L.
Elaeagnus latifolia L., known as oleaster, is a species in the Elaeagnaceae family. It is native to regions including Assam, Bangladesh, East Himalaya, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam. The plant was first described in 1753, with the specific epithet originally spelled 'latifolio' in the protologue.
Description
Elaeagnus latifolia is a member of the genus Elaeagnus and is commonly referred to as bastard oleaster or soh-shang. It is distributed across several countries in South and Southeast Asia. The species is part of the Elaeagnaceae family, which is known as the silverberry or oleaster family. Its original spelling in the protologue was 'latifolio,' but it is now standardized as 'latifolia.'
Other common names
oleasterwild olive
Distribution
Assam · Bangladesh · East Himalaya · India · Myanmar · Nepal · Sri Lanka · Thailand · Vietnam
Synonyms
Elaeagnus kologa subsp. ceylanicaElaeagnus kologa subsp. grisebachiiElaeagnus kologa subsp. macrophyllaElaeagnus kologa subsp. wightiiElaeagnus punctataElaeagnus rotundifoliaElaeagnus thwaitesii