Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
665247

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tirel

Source:
cmp

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Fl. Madagasc. 125: 21 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000664579



Common Names

  • Western Blueberry Ash
  • Western Elaeocarpus
  • Western Elaeocarpus Ash


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Description

Elaeocarpus occidentalis (also called Blueberry Ash, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to Australia and grows in moist, sheltered forests and along streams. Its leaves are oval-shaped and glossy, and its flowers are small and white. It produces small, blue-black berries.

Uses & Benefits

Elaeocarpus occidentalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Elaeocarpus occidentalis are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and round, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and delicate, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elaeocarpus occidentalis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed-raising mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a mix of sand and peat. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Elaeocarpus occidentalis

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

Elaeocarpus occidentalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elaeocarpus occidentalis?

Elaeocarpus occidentalis

What is the common name of Elaeocarpus occidentalis?

Western Elaeocarpus

What is the natural habitat of Elaeocarpus occidentalis?

It is native to tropical rainforests in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast 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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