Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Species:
samari
ID:
665403

Status:
valid

Authors:
Weibel

Source:
cmp

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Candollea 35: 524 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000664735



Common Names

  • Elaeocarpus samari
  • Samari Elaeocarpus
  • Samar Oak


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Description

Elaeocarpus samari (also called Samari Quandong, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Elaeocarpaceae family. It is native to Indonesia and grows in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest.

Uses & Benefits

Elaeocarpus samari is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its timber, which is strong and durable. The leaves can be used as a natural dye and the fruits can be used to make a sweet syrup.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elaeocarpus samari has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elaeocarpus samari 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 samari

Elaeocarpus samari is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Elaeocarpus samari FAQ

What is the common name of Elaeocarpus samari?

Samar's Quandong

What is the natural habitat of Elaeocarpus samari?

Rainforests and moist eucalypt forests

What are the uses of Elaeocarpus samari?

The fruit is edible and can be used to make jams and jellies

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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