Willow-leaved sea buckthorn
Hippophae salicifolia
About
Hippophae salicifolia, commonly known as the willow-leaved sea buckthorn, is a plant species in the genus Hippophae. A hardy shrub or small tree with simple and delicate flowers, and berries and leaves are manufactured into various human and animal food and skincare products. It is restricted to the Himalayas, growing at high altitudes in dry valleys. It is a low shrub not growing taller than 1 m with small leaves 1–3 cm long. It has distinct dioecious characteristics with an XY sex determination system that has been studied through its genome sequencing.
- Family
- Elaeagnaceae
How to use it
Willow-leaved sea buckthorn is valued for its berries, which are rich in vitamins and can be used in various food products. Additionally, its leaves are often incorporated into skincare items, highlighting its multifunctional uses in both nutrition and beauty.
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Gardening tip
When planting willow-leaved sea buckthorn, make sure to space the male and female plants close together to ensure pollination, as they have distinct male and female plants. This will help produce more berries!
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In the kitchen
The berries of the willow-leaved sea buckthorn can be made into jams, juices, and other food products, making them a tasty treat for both humans and animals. However, the plant itself is not typically consumed directly in large quantities.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Hippophae salicifolia
- Slug
- hippophae-salicifolia
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Elaeagnaceae
- Genus
- Hippophae
- Species
- salicifolia
- Wikidata QID
- Q4329316
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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