Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Species:
photiniifolia
ID:
665300

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Bot. Beechey Voy. : 259 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000664632



Common Names

  • Photiniifolia Elaeocarpus
  • Photiniifolia Blueberry Ash
  • Photiniifolia Elaeocarpus Ash


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Synonyms

  • Elaeocarpus sylvestris photiniifolius (Hook. & Arn.) Yas.Endo [unknown]

Description

Elaeocarpus photiniifolia (also called Photinia-leaved 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 photiniifolia 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 photiniifolia 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 photiniifolia is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 20 m tall. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Germination is usually rapid and can be enhanced by soaking the seeds in warm water for 24 hours before sowing. Once established, the tree is relatively drought tolerant.

Where to Find Elaeocarpus photiniifolia

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

Elaeocarpus photiniifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elaeocarpus photiniifolia?

Elaeocarpus photiniifolia

What is the common name of Elaeocarpus photiniifolia?

Photinia-leaved Elaeocarpus

Where is Elaeocarpus photiniifolia native to?

India, China, 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-2785888: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.