Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dilleniales
Genus:
Species:
excelsa
ID:
648212

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jack) Martelli ex Gilg.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(6): 123 1893

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647544

Common Names

  • Tall Dillenia
  • Dillenia Excelsa
  • Tall Elephant Apple

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Description

Dillenia excelsa (also called 'Elephant Apple' and 'Pomme d'Elephant', among many other common names) is a large evergreen tree that can reach up to 25 m in height. It is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, and prefers habitats with high humidity and rainfall.

Uses & Benefits

Dillenia excelsa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for timber, fuel, and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dillenia excelsa has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dillenia excelsa is a small shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a light, well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Dillenia excelsa

Dillenia excelsa is native to Indonesia and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Dillenia excelsa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dillenia excelsa?

Dillenia excelsa

What is the common name of Dillenia excelsa?

Tall Dillenia

What is the natural habitat of Dillenia excelsa?

Lowland rainforests

Species in the Dillenia genus

Dillenia alata, Dillenia albiflos, Dillenia andamanica, Dillenia aurea, Dillenia auriculata, Dillenia beccariana, Dillenia biflora, Dillenia blanchardii, Dillenia bolsteri, Dillenia borneensis, Dillenia bracteata, Dillenia castaneifolia, Dillenia celebica, Dillenia crenatifolia, Dillenia cyclopensis, Dillenia diantha, Dillenia excelsa, Dillenia eximia, Dillenia fagifolia, Dillenia ferruginea, Dillenia fischeri, Dillenia hookeri, Dillenia indica, Dillenia ingens, Dillenia insignis, Dillenia insularum, Dillenia luzoniensis, Dillenia mansonii, Dillenia marsupialis, Dillenia megalantha, Dillenia monantha, Dillenia montana, Dillenia nalagi, Dillenia obovata, Dillenia ochreata, Dillenia ovalifolia, Dillenia ovata, Dillenia papuana, Dillenia parkinsonii, Dillenia parviflora, Dillenia pentagyna, Dillenia philippinensis, Dillenia ptempoda, Dillenia pulchella, Dillenia quercifolia, Dillenia reifferscheidia, Dillenia reticulata, Dillenia retusa, Dillenia salomonensis, Dillenia scabrella,

Species in the Dilleniaceae family

Acrotrema agastyamalayanum, Acrotrema arnottianum, Acrotrema costatum, Acrotrema dissectum, Acrotrema intermedium, Acrotrema lanceolatum, Acrotrema lyratum, Acrotrema thwaitesii, Acrotrema uniflorum, Acrotrema walkeri, Curatella americana, Davilla bahiana, Davilla bilobata, Davilla neei, Davilla alata, Davilla angustifolia, Davilla aspera, Davilla cearensis, Davilla cuatrecasasii, Davilla cuspidulata, Davilla elliptica, Davilla flexuosa, Davilla glabrata, Davilla glaziovii, Davilla grandiflora, Davilla kubitzkii, Davilla kunthii, Davilla lacunosa, Davilla latifolia, Davilla macrocarpa, Davilla morii, Davilla nitida, Davilla papyracea, Davilla pedicellaris, Davilla rugosa, Davilla sellowiana, Davilla steyermarkii, Davilla strigosa, Davilla aymardii, Davilla minutifolia, Davilla sessilifolia, Davilla lanosa, Davilla hirsuticarpa, Didesmandra aspera, Dillenia alata, Dillenia albiflos, Dillenia andamanica, Dillenia aurea, Dillenia auriculata, Dillenia beccariana,

References

Ugolino Martelli (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Martelli' in the authors string.
William Jack (1795-1822): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jack' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:316666-1: Based on the initial data import