Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Species:
sylvestris
ID:
665485

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poir.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Encycl. , Suppl. 2: 704 (1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000664817



Common Names

  • Sylvestris Elaeocarpus
  • Elaeocarpus sylvestris
  • Sylvestris Quandong


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Synonyms

  • Adenodus sylvestris Lour. [unknown]
  • Elaeocarpus ellipticus Makino [unknown]
  • Elaeocarpus ellipticus Nakai [unknown]
  • Elaeocarpus henryi Hance [unknown]
  • Elaeocarpus japonicus Turcz. [unknown]
  • Elaeocarpus kwangtungensis Hu [unknown]
  • Elaeocarpus lanyuensis C.E.Chang [unknown]
  • Elaeocarpus omeiensis Rehder & E.H.Wilson [unknown]
  • Elaeocarpus sylvestris ellipticus (Thunb.) H.Hara [unknown]

Description

Elaeocarpus sylvestris (also called Wild Elaeocarpus, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, southern China, Thailand, and Vietnam. It is found in evergreen and semi-evergreen forests, as well as in dry deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Elaeocarpus sylvestris is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Elaeocarpus sylvestris is white and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, black, ovoid drupe. The seedlings are small, with green, ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elaeocarpus sylvestris is a small tree or shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Elaeocarpus sylvestris

Elaeocarpus sylvestris can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Elaeocarpus sylvestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elaeocarpus sylvestris?

Elaeocarpus sylvestris

What is the common name of Elaeocarpus sylvestris?

Sylvestris

What is the natural habitat of Elaeocarpus sylvestris?

Tropical rainforests

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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