Hippophae × goniocarpa
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Elaeagnaceae |
| Genus: | Hippophae |
| Species: | H. × goniocarpa
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| Hippophae × goniocarpa Y.S.Lian & al. ex Swenson & Bartish
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Hippophae × goniocarpa is a natural hybrid of the plant species H. neurocarpa and H. sinensis,[1] belonging to the family Elaeagnaceae, previously thought to be subspecies called H. goniocarpa subp. litangensis.
The Latin specific epithet goniocarpa refers to goniocarpus -a -um with angular fruits.[2] Also used by Eucalyptus goniocarpa, Iris goniocarpa and Psychotria goniocarpa.
Description
[edit]Hippophae × goniocarpa grows in mountainous regions in Nepal, Mongolia and China on mountain slopes, river banks, flood lands and valley terraces. The growth altitude is typically between 2,650 and 3,700 m (8,690 and 12,140 ft).[3] It is distinguished by the young branchlets and the lower surface of leaves.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ POWO: Hippophae × goniocarpa Y.S.Lian & al. ex Swenson & Bartish
- ^ D. Gledhill The Names of Plants, p. 192, at Google Books
- ^ a b Yongshan, Lian; Xuelin, Chen; Hong, Lian (2003). "Taxonomy of seabuckthorn (Hippophae L.)". Seabuckthorn (Hippophae L.): A Multipurpose Wonder Plant, Vol. I. New Delhi, India: Indus Publishing Company. pp. 35–46. ISBN 81-7387-156-6.