''Hippophae'' × ''goniocarpa'' is a natural hybrid of the plant species ''H. neurocarpa'' and ''H. sinensis'', belonging to the
family
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Elaeagnaceae, previously thought to be subspecies called ''H. goniocarpa'' subp. ''litangensis''.
The Latin
specific epithet
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''goniocarpa'' refers to goniocarpus -a -um with angular fruits.
[D. Gledhill ] Also used by ''
Eucalyptus goniocarpa'', ''
Iris goniocarpa'' and ''
Psychotria goniocarpa''.
Description
''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 .
It is distinguished by the young branchlets and the lower surface of leaves.
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References
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goniocarpa
Trees of Nepal
Trees of China
Plant nothospecies