Hippophae goniocarpa is a species of flowering plant in the family Elaeagnaceae. The species is divided into two distinct subspecies, subp. litangensis and subp. goniocarpa. The Latin specific epithet goniocarpa refers to goniocarpus -a -um with angular fruits Also used by Eucalyptus goniocarpa, Iris goniocarpa and Psychotria goniocarpa.