Elaeagnus tonkinensis
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Summary
Source: WikipediaElaeagnus tonkinensis is a species of plant in the oleaster family found around Southern China and Vietnam (where it is called nhót).
Description
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.
Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows on open mountain slopes between 1,900-2,600 m above sea level. In Yunnan.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Indochina, SE Asia, Vietnam,
Production
In China plants flower in November to December and fruit in March to April.
Also Known As
Nhot nha
References (1)
- Van Sam, H. et al, 2008, Uses and Conservation of Plant Species in a National Park. A case study of Ben En, Vietnam. Economic Botany 62:574-593
