Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Species:
womersleyi
ID:
665559

Status:
valid

Authors:
Weibel

Source:
cmp

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Candollea 26: 374 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000664891



Common Names

  • Womersley's Elaeocarpus
  • Blueberry Ash
  • Blue Oliveberry


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Description

Elaeocarpus womersleyi (also called Womersley's Quandong, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 meters tall. It is native to New Guinea, and grows in rainforest and monsoon forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Elaeocarpus womersleyi 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 womersleyi is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black, while the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elaeocarpus womersleyi is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is best propagated from fresh seed, which should be sown in a well-drained seedling mix. Seedlings should be kept moist and shaded until they are established. It can also be propagated from cuttings, which should be taken from semi-hardwood material.

Where to Find Elaeocarpus womersleyi

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

Elaeocarpus womersleyi FAQ

What is the common name of Elaeocarpus womersleyi?

Womersleyi Blueberry Ash

What is the natural habitat of Elaeocarpus womersleyi?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

What is the size of Elaeocarpus womersleyi?

Small to medium-sized tree, up to 15 m tall

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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