Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Species:
serratus
ID:
665426

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 515 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000664758



Common Names

  • Serratus Elaeocarpus
  • Elaeocarpus serratus
  • Serratus Quandong


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Synonyms

  • Monocera serrata Turcz. [unknown]
  • Misipus serratus Raf. [unknown]
  • Elaeocarpus adenophyllus Wall. [unknown]
  • Elaeocarpus barnardii Burkill [unknown]
  • Elaeocarpus cuneatus Wight [unknown]
  • Elaeocarpus malabaricus Oken [unknown]
  • Elaeocarpus perim-kara DC. [unknown]
  • Elaeocarpus perincara Buch.-Ham. [unknown]
  • Ganitrus roxburghii Wight [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Elaeocarpus serratus 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Elaeocarpus serratus var. weibelii Zmarzty

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Elaeocarpus serratus are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elaeocarpus serratus is a small evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It is easily propagated by seed or cuttings. Plant the seeds or cuttings in well-draining soil in a sunny spot. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. The plant is winter hardy and can be left in the ground in cold climates.

Where to Find Elaeocarpus serratus

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

Elaeocarpus serratus FAQ

What is the common name of Elaeocarpus serratus?

Serrated Quandong

What is the natural habitat of Elaeocarpus serratus?

Rainforests and moist eucalypt forests

What are the uses of Elaeocarpus serratus?

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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