Elaeagnus loureiri Champ.

S. Vietnam, Prov. Lam Dong, distr. Lac Duong, municipalite Da Chay, 29 km to NEE from Dalat city. Old open evergreen broadleaved secondary forest rich in primary elements along mt river on W macroslope of Bi Dup mt system at 1450 m alt. (N 12° 08', E 108° 39').

Woody vine about 6-8 m lg in open place. Ripe fruits yellow, edible, but too acid. Common.

No VH 3985 16.04.1997

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5803-96)

Collectors: L. Averyanov, N.Q. Binh