Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Species:
elatus
ID:
664896

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 25: 262 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000664228



Common Names

  • Elaeocarpus elatus
  • Elated Elaeocarpus
  • Elated Oak


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Description

Elaeocarpus elatus (also called 'Blueberry Ash', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Elaeocarpaceae family. It is native to Australia, New Zealand, and the Solomon Islands. It is a small tree or shrub, growing up to 10 meters tall. It is found in rainforest, dry sclerophyll forest, and in wet sclerophyll forest.

Uses & Benefits

Elaeocarpus elatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its wood is also used for making furniture and musical instruments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Elaeocarpus elatus is a white, bell-shaped bloom. The seed is a small, black, ovoid drupe. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elaeocarpus elatus can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Elaeocarpus elatus

Elaeocarpus elatus is native to Australia, and can be found in rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests in Queensland, New South Wales, and the Northern Territory.

Elaeocarpus elatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elaeocarpus elatus?

Elaeocarpus elatus

What is the common name of Elaeocarpus elatus?

Blueberry Ash

What is the natural habitat of Elaeocarpus elatus?

Rainforests and moist eucalypt forests

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,

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