Elaeagnus pungens
Elaeagnus pungens, commonly known as Silverberry or Beach Silverberry, is a versatile evergreen shrub native to coastal regions. Renowned for its shimmering, silvery foliage and small, edible fruits, this hardy plant plays a vital role in stabilizing dunes and providing nutritional support within diverse maritime ecosystems.
- Scientific name: Elaeagnus pungens
- Family: Elaeagnaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Rosales, it is classified under the family Elaeagnaceae and the genus Elaeagnus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Elaeagnaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Elaeagnus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide-ranging geographical distribution that spans across several distinct regions. In Northern Europe, its presence can be found within the borders of Great Britain. Moving toward Southwestern Europe, the species is established in both France and Spain. It also extends into Southeastern Europe, specifically inhabiting the territory of Italy. Finally, the distribution reaches the Western Indian Ocean, where it is located in Mauritius.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Elaeagnus pungens has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3-methylkaempferol, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid, 4-methoxylbenzoic acid, caffeic acid methyl ester, kaempferol-3-O-beta-D-glucoside.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3-methylkaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4-hydroxybenzoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4-methoxylbenzoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid methyl ester | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol-3-O-beta-D-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |