Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 26: 470 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000664333
Common Names
- Halcon Elaeocarpus
- Halcon Blueberry Ash
- Halcon Oliveberry
Description
Elaeocarpus halconensis (also called Halcon Quandong, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree native to the Philippines. It has a grey bark and lanceolate leaves with serrated margins. It grows in rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests in the Halcon Mountains.
Uses & Benefits
Elaeocarpus halconensis is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and in erosion control. The wood of Elaeocarpus halconensis is used for furniture, construction, and fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Elaeocarpus halconensis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Elaeocarpus halconensis can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and planted in a sandy soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Elaeocarpus halconensis
Elaeocarpus halconensis is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
Elaeocarpus halconensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elaeocarpus halconensis?
Elaeocarpus halconensis
What is the natural habitat of Elaeocarpus halconensis?
Elaeocarpus halconensis is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
What are the uses of Elaeocarpus halconensis?
Elaeocarpus halconensis is used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant.
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,