Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Species:
wrayi
ID:
665560

Status:
valid

Authors:
King

Source:
cmp

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 60: 124 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000664892



Common Names

  • Wray's Elaeocarpus
  • Blueberry Ash
  • Blue Oliveberry


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Synonyms

  • Elaeocarpus monticola Ridl. [unknown]
  • Elaeocarpus nitidus wrayi (King) Ng [unknown]

Description

Elaeocarpus wrayi (also called Wray'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 wrayi 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 wrayi 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 wrayi 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 wrayi

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

Elaeocarpus wrayi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elaeocarpus wrayi?

Elaeocarpus wrayi

What are the common names of Elaeocarpus wrayi?

Wray's Elaeocarpus

What is the natural habitat of Elaeocarpus wrayi?

Tropical rainforest

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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