Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Species:
heptadactylus
ID:
665015

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 54: 114 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000664347



Common Names

  • Seven-fingered Elaeocarpus
  • Seven-fingered Blueberry Ash
  • Seven-fingered Oliveberry


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Description

Elaeocarpus heptadactylus (also called Seven-fingered Quandong, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree native to Australia. It has a grey bark and lanceolate leaves with serrated margins. It grows in rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests in eastern Australia.

Uses & Benefits

Elaeocarpus heptadactylus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, parks, and other public spaces. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elaeocarpus heptadactylus 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elaeocarpus sepikanus is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree native to tropical Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Once established, Elaeocarpus sepikanus should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Elaeocarpus heptadactylus

Elaeocarpus heptadactylus is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests.

Elaeocarpus heptadactylus FAQ

What is the common name of Elaeocarpus heptadactylus?

Seven-fingered Blueberry Tree

What is the scientific name of Elaeocarpus heptadactylus?

Elaeocarpus heptadactylus

What is the natural habitat of Elaeocarpus heptadactylus?

Forests in India and Sri Lanka

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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