Hippophae × goniocarpa is a natural hybrid of the plant species H. neurocarpa and H. sinensis,POWO: Hippophae × goniocarpa Y.S.Lian & al. ex Swenson & Bartish 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.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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