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Thorny olive

Elaeagnus pungens

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Asia (Georgia, Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇪 Georgia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)
Class
Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)
Order
Rosales (バラ目)
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Species
Elaeagnus pungens (Thorny olive)

Names in Other Languages

German dornige Ölweide
Portuguese oleagno

Similar Species in Elaeagnus

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Aki-gumi
Elaeagnus umbellata
Not Evaluated
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Broad-leaved Oleaster
Elaeagnus macrophylla
Not Evaluated
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silverberry
Elaeagnus commutata
Not Evaluated
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Cherry silverberry
Elaeagnus multiflora
Least Concern
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Elaeagnus
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Thorny olive?
The scientific name of Thorny olive is Elaeagnus pungens. It belongs to the genus Elaeagnus.
What is the conservation status of Thorny olive?
Thorny olive (Elaeagnus pungens) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Thorny olive live?
Thorny olive is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Georgia, Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, France, Georgia, Italy, Netherlands, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States.
What family does Thorny olive belong to?
Thorny olive (Elaeagnus pungens) belongs to the genus Elaeagnus, which is part of the taxonomic family Elaeagnaceae.
Is Thorny olive endangered?
No, Thorny olive (Elaeagnus pungens) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Thorny olive belong to?
Thorny olive (Elaeagnus pungens) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Thorny olive?
The closest relatives of Thorny olive in the genus Elaeagnus include Aki-gumi, Broad-leaved Oleaster, silverberry, Cherry silverberry, Elaeagnus.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Elaeagnus — 6 Species

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Aki-gumi
Elaeagnus umbellata
NE 🐾
Broad-leaved Oleaster
Elaeagnus macrophylla
NE 🐾
silverberry
Elaeagnus commutata
NE
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Thorny olive
Elaeagnus pungens
LC
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Cherry silverberry
Elaeagnus multiflora
LC 🐾
Elaeagnus
Elaeagnus angustifolia
NE
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