Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Species:
pulchellus
ID:
665334

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brongn. & Gris

Source:
cmp

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 12: 300 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000664666



Common Names

  • Elaeocarpus Pulchellus
  • Pretty Elaeocarpus
  • Pretty Holly


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Synonyms

  • Elaeocarpus pulchellus granifolius Guillaumin [unknown]

Description

Elaeocarpus pulchellus (also called Showy Elaeocarpus, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to India 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 pulchellus is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Elaeocarpus pulchellus var. oreogena (Schltr.) Weibel ex Tirel

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Elaeocarpus pulchellus is a white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elaeocarpus pulchellus is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 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 pulchellus

Elaeocarpus pulchellus can be found in tropical rainforests in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Elaeocarpus pulchellus FAQ

What is the common name of Elaeocarpus pulchellus?

Blueberry Ash

What is the natural habitat of Elaeocarpus pulchellus?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

What is the average height of Elaeocarpus pulchellus?

6-15 m

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-2785918: Based on the initial data import
Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brongn.' in the authors string.
Jean Antoine Arthur Gris (1829-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gris' in the authors string.