Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Species:
castaneifolius
ID:
664788

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guillaumin

Source:
cmp

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 67: 28 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000664120



Common Names

  • Chestnut-leaved Elaeocarpus
  • Chestnut-leaved Blueberry Ash
  • Chestnut-leaved Oliveberry


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Description

Elaeocarpus castaneifolius (also called Chestnut-leaved Blueberry Ash, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is native to New South Wales and Queensland in Australia, and is found in moist forests and rainforest margins. It has a dense, rounded crown and dark green, glossy leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Elaeocarpus castaneifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White flowers with five petals, Seed: Brown and round, Seedlings: Oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elaeocarpus castaneifolius is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Elaeocarpus castaneifolius

Elaeocarpus castaneifolius is native to tropical Asia, from India to the Philippines and Indonesia. It is found in moist, shady forests at elevations of up to 1,200 m (3,900 ft) and is usually found on limestone soils.

Elaeocarpus castaneifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elaeocarpus castaneifolius?

Elaeocarpus castaneifolius

What is the common name of Elaeocarpus castaneifolius?

Chestnut-leaved elaeocarpus

What is the natural habitat of Elaeocarpus castaneifolius?

Elaeocarpus castaneifolius is native to tropical Asia

Species in the Elaeocarpus genus

Elaeocarpus glandulosus, Elaeocarpus tremulus, Elaeocarpus sedentarius, Elaeocarpus acmocarpus, Elaeocarpus acmosepalus, Elaeocarpus acrantherus, Elaeocarpus acronodia, Elaeocarpus acuminatus, Elaeocarpus adenopus, Elaeocarpus affinis, Elaeocarpus alaternoides, Elaeocarpus albiflorus, Elaeocarpus alnifolius, Elaeocarpus altigenus, Elaeocarpus altisectus, Elaeocarpus amabilis, Elaeocarpus amboinensis, Elaeocarpus amoenus, Elaeocarpus ampliflorus, Elaeocarpus amplifolius, Elaeocarpus angustifolius, Elaeocarpus angustipes, Elaeocarpus apoensis, Elaeocarpus arfakensis, Elaeocarpus argenteus, Elaeocarpus aristatus, Elaeocarpus arnhemicus, Elaeocarpus atropunctatus, Elaeocarpus auricomus, Elaeocarpus austroyunnanensis, Elaeocarpus azaleifolius, Elaeocarpus bachmaensis, Elaeocarpus badius, Elaeocarpus bakaianus, Elaeocarpus balabanii, Elaeocarpus balansae, Elaeocarpus balgooyi, Elaeocarpus bancroftii, Elaeocarpus baramii, Elaeocarpus barbulatus, Elaeocarpus bataanensis, Elaeocarpus batjanicus, Elaeocarpus batudulangii, Elaeocarpus batui, Elaeocarpus baudouinii, Elaeocarpus beccarii, Elaeocarpus bellus, Elaeocarpus bidupensis, Elaeocarpus bifida, Elaeocarpus biflorus,

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-2785405: Based on the initial data import
André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.