Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ellipsoideum
ID:
262025

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.J.Conn & Frodin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Handb. Fl. Papua New Guinea 3: 276 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000261357

Common Names

  • Ellipsoid Osmoxylon
  • Osmoxylon ellipsoideum
  • Ellipsoid Osmoxylon

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Description

Osmoxylon ellipsoideum (also called 'Elliptic Osmoxylon', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araliaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, usually 2–4 m tall, with a dense crown of branches. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America, where it is found in a variety of habitats, including dry forests, moist forests, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Osmoxylon ellipsoideum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its timber, which is used in furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Osmoxylon ellipsoideum is cream-colored and fragrant. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Osmoxylon ellipsoideum is a shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is grown for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Osmoxylon ellipsoideum

Osmoxylon ellipsoideum is native to Southeast Asia and is found in Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Osmoxylon ellipsoideum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Osmoxylon ellipsoideum?

Osmoxylon ellipsoideum

What are the common names of Osmoxylon ellipsoideum?

Elliptical Osmoxylon

What is the native range of Osmoxylon ellipsoideum?

Tropical Asia

Species in the Osmoxylon genus

Osmoxylon arrhenicum, Osmoxylon articulatum, Osmoxylon barbatum, Osmoxylon boerlagei, Osmoxylon borneense, Osmoxylon camiguinense, Osmoxylon catanduanense, Osmoxylon caudatum, Osmoxylon celebicum, Osmoxylon chrysanthum, Osmoxylon confertiflorum, Osmoxylon corneri, Osmoxylon dinagatense, Osmoxylon ellipsoideum, Osmoxylon eminens, Osmoxylon fenicis, Osmoxylon geelvinkianum, Osmoxylon globulare, Osmoxylon heterophyllum, Osmoxylon humile, Osmoxylon insidiator, Osmoxylon insigne, Osmoxylon kostermansii, Osmoxylon lanceolatum, Osmoxylon lineare, Osmoxylon luzoniense, Osmoxylon mariannense, Osmoxylon masarangense, Osmoxylon micranthum, Osmoxylon miquelii, Osmoxylon novoguineense, Osmoxylon oblongifolium, Osmoxylon orientale, Osmoxylon pachyphyllum, Osmoxylon palmatum, Osmoxylon pectinatum, Osmoxylon pfeilii, Osmoxylon pseudofoliatum, Osmoxylon pulcherrimum, Osmoxylon puniceopolleniferum, Osmoxylon ramosii, Osmoxylon reburrum, Osmoxylon rectibrachiatum, Osmoxylon russellense, Osmoxylon serratifolium, Osmoxylon sessiliflorum, Osmoxylon simplicifolia, Osmoxylon soelaense, Osmoxylon spathipedunculatum, Osmoxylon striatifructum,

Species in the Araliaceae family

Anakasia simplicifolia, Aralia apioides, Aralia armata, Aralia atropurpurea, Aralia bicrenata, Aralia bipinnata, Aralia cachemirica, Aralia caesia, Aralia californica, Aralia castanopsisicola, Aralia chinensis, Aralia continentalis, Aralia cordata, Aralia dasyphylla, Aralia dasyphylloides, Aralia debilis, Aralia decaisneana, Aralia delavayi, Aralia echinocaulis, Aralia elata, Aralia excelsa, Aralia fargesii, Aralia ferox, Aralia finlaysoniana, Aralia foliolosa, Aralia frodiniana, Aralia gigantea, Aralia gintungensis, Aralia glabra, Aralia glabrifoliolata, Aralia henryi, Aralia hispida, Aralia humilis, Aralia kansuensis, Aralia kingdon-wardii, Aralia leschenaultii, Aralia malabarica, Aralia melanocarpa, Aralia merrillii, Aralia mexicana, Aralia montana, Aralia nudicaulis, Aralia parasitica, Aralia plumosa, Aralia racemosa, Aralia regeliana, Aralia rex, Aralia scaberula, Aralia scopulorum, Aralia searelliana,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-144528: Based on the initial data import
David Gamman Frodin (1940-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Frodin' in the authors string.
Barry Conn (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.J.Conn' in the authors string.