Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Species:
tjerengii
ID:
665511

Status:
valid

Authors:
Weibel

Source:
cmp

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Candollea 35: 534 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000664843



Common Names

  • Elaeocarpus Tjerengii
  • Tjerengii Elaeocarpus
  • Tjerengii's Elaeocarpus


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Description

Elaeocarpus tjerengii (also called Tjereng, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree native to Southeast Asia. It has a straight trunk and a rounded crown with a dense canopy. The leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate. The flowers are white and fragrant, and the fruits are drupes. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Elaeocarpus tjerengii 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 tjerengii 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 tjerengii is a species of flowering tree in the Elaeocarpaceae family. It is native to New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Elaeocarpus tjerengii

Elaeocarpus tjerengii can be found in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.

Elaeocarpus tjerengii FAQ

What is the common name of Elaeocarpus tjerengii?

Tjereng elaeocarpus

What is the natural habitat of Elaeocarpus tjerengii?

Tropical forests

What is the average height of Elaeocarpus tjerengii?

Up to 10 meters

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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