Elaeagnus umbellata Autumn olive (Elaeagnaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Elaeagnus umbellata
Autumn olive
Deciduous shrub
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The Elaeagnus umbellata plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan, Himalayas. It is a member of the Elaeagnaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Autumn olive. Some home gardeners know the variety as E. crispa.

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Latin Name:  Elaeagnus umbellata
Common Name:  Autumn olive
Family:  Elaeagnaceae
Author:  Thunb.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  4.5   Mature Width:  4

Habitat:  Thickets and thin woods in the lowland and hills[58].

Medicinal Information: The flowers are astringent, cardiac and stimulant[240]. The seeds are used as a stimulant in the treatment of coughs[240]. The expressed oil from the seeds is used in the treatment of pulmonary affections[240]. The fruit of many members of this genus is a very rich source of vitamins and minerals, especially in vitamins A, C and E, flavanoids and other bioactive compounds. It is also a fairly good source of essentail fatty acids, which is fairly unusual for a fruit. It is being investigated as a food that is capable of reducing the incidence of cancer and also as a means of halting or reversing the growth of cancers[214].

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