Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Species:
murukkai
ID:
665208

Status:
valid

Authors:
Coode

Source:
cmp

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Brunonia 1: 197 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000664540



Common Names

  • Elaeocarpus murukkai
  • Murukkai Elaeocarpus
  • Murukkai Oak


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Description

Elaeocarpus murukkai (also called Blueberry Ash, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It has dark green, glossy leaves and produces small white flowers in the spring. It is commonly found in rainforests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Elaeocarpus murukkai is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its timber, which is used in furniture making and construction. The plant is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elaeocarpus murukkai has small, white flowers with five petals and a bell-shaped calyx. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elaeocarpus murukkai is an evergreen tree, usually growing to a height of 10-15 m. It prefers a sunny position in a well-drained soil. Propagation is usually by seed, which should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position. It can also be propagated from cuttings.

Where to Find Elaeocarpus murukkai

Elaeocarpus murukkai is native to the tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Elaeocarpus murukkai FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elaeocarpus murukkai?

Elaeocarpus murukkai

What is the family of Elaeocarpus murukkai?

Elaeocarpaceae

Where is Elaeocarpus murukkai found?

South-east 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,

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