• Hippophae is the genus of sea buckthorns, deciduous shrubs in the family Elaeagnaceae. (wikipedia.org)
  • ex Swenson & Bartish Hippophae is a small genus of Elaeagnaceae having a terminal taxon with seven species recognized, as of 2002. (wikipedia.org)
  • Hippophae goniocarpa grows in mountainous regions in Nepal and China on mountain slopes, river banks, flood lands and valley terraces. (wikipedia.org)
  • The Latin specific epithet goniocarpa refers to goniocarpus -a -um with angular fruits. (wikipedia.org)
  • The fruits of some species and cultivars (not specified) contain up to 9.2% oil[214]. (findmeacure.com)
  • They are exceptionally hardy plants, able to withstand winter temperatures as low as −43 °C (−45 °F). Because Hippophae species develop an aggressive and extensive root system, they are planted to inhibit soil erosion and used in land reclamation for their nitrogen fixing properties, wildlife habitat, and soil enrichment. (wikipedia.org)
  • This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. (findmeacure.com)
  • In ancient times, leaves and young branches from sea buckthorn were supposedly fed as a remedy to horses to support weight gain and appearance of the coat, leading to the name of the genus, Hippophae derived from hippo (horse), and phaos (shining). (wikipedia.org)
  • Hippophae rhamnoides, the common sea buckthorn, is the most widespread of the species in the genus, with the ranges of its eight subspecies extending from the Atlantic coasts of Europe across to northwestern Mongolia, northwestern China and Northern Pakistan. (wikipedia.org)
  • Hippophae gyantsensis Hippophae litangensis Hippophae neurocarpa Hippophae rhamnoides: Common sea buckthorn has dense and stiff branches, and are very thorny. (wikipedia.org)
  • Hippophae rhamnoides is a highly variable species with eight subspecies. (wikipedia.org)
  • Hippophae rhamnoides, the common sea buckthorn, is the most widespread of the species in the genus, with the ranges of its eight subspecies extending from the Atlantic coasts of Europe across to northwestern Mongolia, northwestern China and Northern Pakistan. (wikipedia.org)
  • Also called the sea berry, sand thorn, and sallow thorn, sea buckthorn (Hippophae Rhamnoides) is a deciduous shrub native to Europe and Asia. (healthbenefitstimes.com)
  • Hippophae rhamnoides - L. (pfaf.org)
  • Hippophae rhamnoides L. is a synonym of Elaeagnus rhamnoides (L.) A.Nelson. (pfaf.org)
  • Hippophae rhamnoides is a deciduous Shrub growing to 6 m (19ft) by 2.5 m (8ft) at a medium rate. (pfaf.org)
  • Hippophae is the genus of sea buckthorns, deciduous shrubs in the family Elaeagnaceae. (wikipedia.org)
  • In ancient times, leaves and young branches from sea buckthorn were supposedly fed as a remedy to horses to support weight gain and appearance of the coat, leading to the name of the genus, Hippophae derived from hippo (horse), and phaos (shining). (wikipedia.org)
  • Sea buckthorn is actually a rare species of fruit from Elaeagnaceae family. (healthbenefitstimes.com)
  • Hippophae berries and leaves are manufactured into various human and animal food and skincare products. (wikipedia.org)
  • The plant is very fast growing, even in areas exposed to maritime winds, and it makes an excellent pioneer species for providing shelter and helping to establish woodland conditions. (pfaf.org)