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Uses
Edible uses
Notes
Fruit
Seed
Material uses
The fibrous bark is used in weaving, it has been twisted to make strong ropes and has also been used to make blankets and clothing[10][11]. Dried fruits are used as beads[10][11].
The berries have been used to make a soap[11].Medicinal uses(Warning!)
A decoction of the roots, combined with sumac roots (Rhus spp.), has been used in the treatment of syphilis[11]. This medicine was considered to be very poisonous and, if you survived it, you were likely to become sterile[11].
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 bio-active compounds. It is also a fairly good source of essential 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[12].Ecology
Ecosystem niche/layer
Ecological Functions
Hedge
Nitrogen fixer
Forage
Nothing listed.
Shelter
Nothing listed.
Propagation
Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 7 - 10cm with a heel, July/August in a frame. Cuttings of mature wood of the current year's growth, 10 - 12cm with a heel, October/November in a frame[15]. The cuttings are rather slow and difficult to root, leave them for 12 months[16]. Layering in September/October. Takes 12 months[13].
Division of suckers during the dormant season[3][6]. The larger suckers can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, but it is probably best to pot up smaller suckers and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established.Practical Plants is currently lacking information on propagation instructions of Elaeagnus commutata. Help us fill in the blanks! Edit this page to add your knowledge.
Cultivation
A very hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to about -40°c[17]. However, plants prefer a continental climate and are liable to be cut back in severe winters in Britain mainly because the wood is not fully ripened in our cooler summers. A moderately fast-growing plant[18]. The small flowers are deliciously scented[19]. This species does not normally require pruning but the plant can regenerate from very old wood and so can be cut back severely if required[18]. Plants resent root disturbance and should be placed in their permanent positions as soon as possible[18]. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby[15]. An excellent companion plant, when grown in orchards it can increase yields from the fruit trees by up to 10%. Often confused with E. angustifolia even though it is very distinct[20]. Plants produce suckers quite freely, often sending them up at some distance from the plant[182, K].
This species is notably resistant to honey fungus[21][15].Crops
Problems, pests & diseases
Associations & Interactions
There are no interactions listed for Elaeagnus commutata. Do you know of an interaction that should be listed here? edit this page to add it.
Polycultures & Guilds
There are no polycultures listed which include Elaeagnus commutata.
Descendants
Cultivars
Varieties
None listed.
Subspecies
None listed.
Full Data
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- Drought
- Strong wind
- Maritime exposure
References
- ? 1.01.11.2 F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press (1951-00-00)
- ? 2.02.1 Hedrick. U. P. Sturtevant's Edible Plants of the World. Dover Publications ISBN 0-486-20459-6 (1972-00-00)
- ? 3.03.13.2 Simmons. A. E. Growing Unusual Fruit. David and Charles ISBN 0-7153-5531-7 (1972-00-00)
- ? 4.04.14.2 Fernald. M. L. Gray's Manual of Botany. American Book Co. (1950-00-00)
- ? 5.05.1 Coon. N. The Dictionary of Useful Plants. Rodale Press ISBN 0-87857-090-x (1975-00-00)
- ? 6.06.16.26.36.46.56.6 Bean. W. Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement. Murray (1981-00-00)
- ? 7.07.1 Saunders. C. F. Edible and Useful Wild Plants of the United States and Canada. Dover Publications ISBN 0-486-23310-3 (1976-00-00)
- ? 8.08.1 Schofield. J. J. Discovering Wild Plants - Alaska, W. Canada and the Northwest. ()
- ? 9.09.19.2 Facciola. S. Cornucopia - A Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications ISBN 0-9628087-0-9 (1990-00-00)
- ? 10.010.110.2 Turner. N. J. Plants in British Columbian Indian Technology. British Columbia Provincial Museum ISBN 0-7718-8117-7 (1979-00-00)
- ? 11.011.111.211.311.411.511.611.7 Moerman. D. Native American Ethnobotany Timber Press. Oregon. ISBN 0-88192-453-9 (1998-00-00)
- ? 12.012.1 Matthews. V. The New Plantsman. Volume 1, 1994. Royal Horticultural Society ISBN 1352-4186 (1994-00-00)
- ? 13.013.113.2 Sheat. W. G. Propagation of Trees, Shrubs and Conifers. MacMillan and Co (1948-00-00)
- ? 14.014.1 Gordon. A. G. and Rowe. D. C. f. Seed Manual for Ornamental Trees and Shrubs. ()
- ? 15.015.115.215.315.415.515.615.7 Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press ISBN 0-333-47494-5 (1992-00-00)
- ? Dirr. M. A. and Heuser. M. W. The Reference Manual of Woody Plant Propagation. Athens Ga. Varsity Press ISBN 0942375009 (1987-00-00)
- ? Phillips. R. & Rix. M. Shrubs. Pan Books ISBN 0-330-30258-2 (1989-00-00)
- ? 18.018.118.2 Davis. B. Climbers and Wall Shrubs. Viking. ISBN 0-670-82929-3 (1990-00-00)
- ? Genders. R. Scented Flora of the World. Robert Hale. London. ISBN 0-7090-5440-8 (1994-00-00)
- ? ? Flora Europaea Cambridge University Press (1964-00-00)
- ? RHS. The Garden. Volume 112. Royal Horticultural Society (1987-00-00)
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