Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Species:
cunninghamii
ID:
665602

Status:
valid

Authors:
Montrouz.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. Lyon, Sect. Sci. , sér. 2, 10: 194 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000664934



Common Names

  • Cunningham's Elaeodendron
  • Cunningham's Oliveberry
  • Cunningham's Ash


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Synonyms

  • Cassine cunninghamii (Montrouz.) Lobr.-Callen [unknown]
  • Elaeodendron artense Montrouz. [unknown]
  • Elaeodendron clusiophyllum Baill. [unknown]
  • Elaeodendron tuk Guillaumin [unknown]

Description

Elaeodendron cunninghamii (also called Cunningham's Elaeodendron, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree native to Southeast Asia. It has a straight trunk and a rounded crown with a dense canopy. The leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate. The flowers are white and fragrant, and the fruits are drupes. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Elaeodendron cunninghamii is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds. The leaves of the plant are used to make tea which is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Elaeodendron cunninghamii is a white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elaeodendron cunninghamii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Elaeodendron cunninghamii

Elaeodendron cunninghamii can be found in tropical rainforests in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Elaeodendron cunninghamii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elaeodendron cunninghamii?

Elaeodendron cunninghamii

What is the natural habitat of Elaeodendron cunninghamii?

Elaeodendron cunninghamii is native to South Africa.

What are the common names of Elaeodendron cunninghamii?

Common names for Elaeodendron cunninghamii include Cape Chestnut, Wild Chestnut, and Wild Pear.

Species in the Elaeodendron genus

Elaeodendron anjouanense, Elaeodendron australe, Elaeodendron brachycremastron, Elaeodendron buchananii, Elaeodendron croceum, Elaeodendron cunninghamii, Elaeodendron curtipendulum, Elaeodendron ehrenbergii, Elaeodendron ellipticum, Elaeodendron fruticosum, Elaeodendron glaucum, Elaeodendron gymnosporoides, Elaeodendron humbertii, Elaeodendron kamerunense, Elaeodendron lanceolatum, Elaeodendron laneanum, Elaeodendron lycioides, Elaeodendron matabelicum, Elaeodendron melanocarpum, Elaeodendron nitidulum, Elaeodendron orientale, Elaeodendron paniculatum, Elaeodendron papillosum, Elaeodendron pauciflorum, Elaeodendron pilosum, Elaeodendron pininsulare, Elaeodendron schinoides, Elaeodendron schlechterianum, Elaeodendron schweinfurthianum, Elaeodendron trachycladum, Elaeodendron transvaalense, Elaeodendron vaccinioides, Elaeodendron viburnifolium, Elaeodendron vitiense, Elaeodendron xylocarpum, Elaeodendron bupleuroides, Elaeodendron nipense, Elaeodendron aquifolium, Elaeodendron parvifolium,

Species in the Celastraceae family

Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,