Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Species:
xylocarpum
ID:
665711

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 2: 11 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665043



Common Names

  • Xylocarpum Elaeodendron
  • Xylocarpum Oliveberry
  • Xylocarpum Ash


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Synonyms

  • Rhamnus corymbosa Vahl ex Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Sageretia corymbosa G.Don [unknown]
  • Cassine attenuata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cassine cubensis (Bisse) Borhidi [unknown]
  • Cassine dioica (Griseb.) Lobr.-Callen [unknown]
  • Cassine lippoldii (Bisse) Borhidi [unknown]
  • Cassine rotundata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cassine trinitensis (Bisse) Borhidi [unknown]
  • Cassine xylocarpa Vent. [unknown]
  • Cassine xylocarpa attenuata (A.Rich.) Alain [unknown]
  • Cassine xylocarpa caribaea Urb. [unknown]
  • Elaeodendron attenuatum A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Elaeodendron cubensis Bisse [unknown]
  • Elaeodendron dioicum Griseb. [unknown]
  • Elaeodendron dioecum acuminatum Fawc. & Rendle [unknown]
  • Elaeodendron dioecum dolichocarpum Fawc. & Rendle [unknown]
  • Elaeodendron dioecum obovatum Fawc. & Rendle [unknown]
  • Elaeodendron lippoldii Bisse [unknown]
  • Elaeodendron rotundatum DC. [unknown]
  • Elaeodendron trichotomum (Turcz.) Lundell [unknown]
  • Elaeodendron trinitense Bisse [unknown]
  • Elaeodendron xylocarpum acuminatum Urb. [unknown]
  • Elaeodendron xylocarpum amblyocarpum Urb. [unknown]
  • Elaeodendron xylocarpum attenuatum Urb. [unknown]
  • Elaeodendron xylocarpum bahamense Urb. [unknown]
  • Elaeodendron xylocarpum bermudense Urb. [unknown]
  • Elaeodendron xylocarpum caribaeum Urb. [unknown]
  • Elaeodendron xylocarpum corymbosum Urb. [unknown]
  • Elaeodendron xylocarpum dioicum (Macfad.) Urb. [unknown]
  • Elaeodendron xylocarpum dolichocarpum Urb. [unknown]
  • Elaeodendron xylocarpum obovatum Urb. [unknown]
  • Elaeodendron xylocarpum oxycarpa Urb. [unknown]
  • Eurya dioica (Macfad.) Blume [unknown]
  • Freziera dioica Macfad. [unknown]
  • Ilex ternatiflora (C.H.Wright) R.A.Howard [unknown]
  • Quiina ternatiflora C.Wright [unknown]
  • Elaeodendron xylocarpum continentale Harms & Loes. ex Engl. [unknown]
  • Maytenus trichotomus Turcz. [unknown]

Description

Elaeodendron xylocarpum (also called Wood-Fruited Elaeodendron, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree or shrub that is native to South Africa. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 6 m tall. Its leaves are leathery, dark green, and have a woody fruit. It is found in forest margins, bushveld, and along streams in its native region.

Uses & Benefits

Elaeodendron xylocarpum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Elaeodendron xylocarpum is a yellow, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elaeodendron xylocarpum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a moist, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil. Both methods should be done in a sunny location.

Where to Find Elaeodendron xylocarpum

Elaeodendron xylocarpum can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.

Elaeodendron xylocarpum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elaeodendron xylocarpum?

Elaeodendron xylocarpum

What is the common name of Elaeodendron xylocarpum?

Cape olive

What is the natural habitat of Elaeodendron xylocarpum?

Fynbos and coastal scrub

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,