Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Species:
elegans
ID:
658240

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brongn. & Gris

Source:
cmp

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 10: 476 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000657572



Common Names

  • Dubouzetia elegans
  • Elegant Dubouzetia
  • Dubouzetia Elegans


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Synonyms

  • Dubouzetia parviflora Brongn. & Gris [unknown]
  • Elaeocarpus dolichopodus Baker f. [unknown]

Description

Dubouzetia elegans (also called Elegant Dubouzetia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 6 m tall. It is native to New Caledonia and is found in humid forests. It has simple, alternate leaves, and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Dubouzetia elegans is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a hedge.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dubouzetia elegans var. novoguineensis (A.C.Sm.) Tirel

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dubouzetia elegans is small and white, with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dubouzetia elegans is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through cuttings or layering.

Where to Find Dubouzetia elegans

Dubouzetia elegans is found in Australia.

Dubouzetia elegans FAQ

What is the common name of Dubouzetia elegans?

Elegant Dubouzetia

What is the native range of Dubouzetia elegans?

Australia

What are the growth requirements of Dubouzetia elegans?

Full sun and well-drained soil

Species in the Elaeocarpaceae family

Aceratium archboldianum, Aceratium brassii, Aceratium calomala, Aceratium concinnum, Aceratium dasyphyllum, Aceratium doggrellii, Aceratium ferrugineum, Aceratium hypoleucum, Aceratium ledermannii, Aceratium megalospermum, Aceratium muellerianum, Aceratium oppositifolium, Aceratium pachypetalum, Aceratium parvifolium, Aceratium pittosporoides, Aceratium sericeum, Aceratium sericoleopsis, Aceratium sinuatum, Aceratium sphaerocarpum, Aceratium tomentosum, Aristotelia australasica, Aristotelia chilensis, Aristotelia colensoi, Aristotelia fruticosa, Aristotelia peduncularis, Aristotelia serrata, Crinodendron brasiliense, Crinodendron hookerianum, Crinodendron patagua, Crinodendron tucumanum, Dubouzetia acuminata, Dubouzetia australiensis, Dubouzetia campanulata, Dubouzetia caudiculata, Dubouzetia confusa, Dubouzetia dentata, Dubouzetia elegans, Dubouzetia galorei, Dubouzetia guillauminii, Dubouzetia kairoi, Dubouzetia saxatilis, Elaeocarpus glandulosus, Elaeocarpus tremulus, Elaeocarpus sedentarius, Elaeocarpus acmocarpus, Elaeocarpus acmosepalus, Elaeocarpus acrantherus, Elaeocarpus acronodia, Elaeocarpus acuminatus, Elaeocarpus adenopus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2778816: Based on the initial data import
Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brongn.' in the authors string.
Jean Antoine Arthur Gris (1829-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gris' in the authors string.