Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Species:
xanthodactylus
ID:
665561

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 30: 566 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000664893



Common Names

  • Xanthodactylus Elaeocarpus
  • Blueberry Ash
  • Blue Oliveberry


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Elaeocarpus xanthodactylus 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 xanthodactylus 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 xanthodactylus 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 xanthodactylus

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

Elaeocarpus xanthodactylus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elaeocarpus xanthodactylus?

Elaeocarpus xanthodactylus

What are the common names of Elaeocarpus xanthodactylus?

Yellow-fingered Elaeocarpus

What is the natural habitat of Elaeocarpus xanthodactylus?

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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