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Hippophae rhamnoides turkestanica Sea buckthorn Deciduous shrub (1 Page of 5) The Hippophae rhamnoides turkestanica plant species is found in E. Asia - Himalayas. It is a member of the Elaeagnaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Sea buckthorn. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Hippophae rhamnoides turkestanica Common Name: Sea buckthorn Family: Elaeagnaceae Author: Rousi. Known Hazards: Some reports suggest that the fruit is poisonous[13, 100], whilst it may be very acid it is most definitely not poisonous[65]. Mature Height: 6 Mature Width: 2.5 Habitat: Not known
General Uses: Very tolerant of maritime exposure[29, 49, 75, 182], it can be used as a shelter hedge. It dislikes much trimming[75]. A very thorny plant, it quickly makes an impenetrable barrier.
Sea buckthorn has an extensive root system and suckers vigorously and so has been used in soil conservation schemes, especially on sandy soils. The fibrous and suckering root system acts to bind the sand[186, 244].
Because the plant grows quickly, even in very exposed conditions, and also adds nitrogen to the soil, it can be used as a pioneer species to help the re-establishment of woodland in difficult areas. Because the plant is very light-demanding it will eventually be out-competed by the woodland trees and so will not out-stay its welcome[K].
The seeds contain 12 - 13% of a slow-drying oil[240].
The viitamin-rich fruit juce is used cosmetically in face-masks etc[9].
A yellow dye is obtained from the fruit[74]. A yellow dye is obtained from the stems, root and foliage[4].
A blackish-brown dye is obtained from the young leaves and shoots[74].
Wood - tough, hard, very durable, fine-grained. Used for fine carpentry, turning etc[46, 61, 74]. The wood is also used for fuel and charcoal[146].
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