Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Species:
palembanicus
ID:
665270

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) Corner

Source:
cmp

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Straits Settlem. 10: 323 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000664602



Common Names

  • Palembanicus Elaeocarpus
  • Palembanicus Blueberry Ash
  • Palembanicus Elaeocarpus Ash


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Synonyms

  • Monocera palembanica Miq. [unknown]
  • Monocera odontopetala Miq. [unknown]
  • Elaeocarpus brachyandrus Merr. [unknown]
  • Elaeocarpus hullettii King [unknown]
  • Elaeocarpus leptomischus Ridl. [unknown]
  • Elaeocarpus palembanicus leptomischus (Ridl.) B.C.Stone [unknown]
  • Elaeocarpus winkleri Merr. [unknown]

Description

Elaeocarpus palembanicus (also called Palembang Elaeocarpus, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen tree, native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows up to 15 m tall and has a dense, rounded crown. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and elliptic-oblong in shape. It is found in moist forests, along streams, and in other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Elaeocarpus palembanicus 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 flower of Elaeocarpus palembanicus is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elaeocarpus palembanicus 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 palembanicus

Elaeocarpus palembanicus can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Elaeocarpus palembanicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elaeocarpus palembanicus?

Elaeocarpus palembanicus

What is the common name of Elaeocarpus palembanicus?

Palembang Elaeocarpus

What is the natural habitat of Elaeocarpus palembanicus?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2785860: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Edred John Henry Corner (1906-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Corner' in the authors string.