Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Species:
alaternoides
ID:
664674

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brongn. & Gris

Source:
cmp

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 8: 201 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000664006

Common Names

  • Alatern's Elaeocarpus
  • Alatern's Blueberry Ash
  • Alatern's Oliveberry

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Synonyms

  • Elaeocarpus alaternoides granifolius Baker f. [unknown]
  • Elaeocarpus retusus Brongn. & Gris [unknown]

Description

Elaeocarpus alaternoides (also called Alaternoides Elaeocarpus, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It has leathery leaves and white flowers. It is native to India and is found in open forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Elaeocarpus alaternoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Elaeocarpus alaternoides is white with a yellow center. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elaeocarpus alaternoides can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a light, sandy soil. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Elaeocarpus alaternoides

Elaeocarpus alaternoides can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Elaeocarpus alaternoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elaeocarpus alaternoides?

Elaeocarpus alaternoides

What is the common name of Elaeocarpus alaternoides?

Blueberry Ash

What is the natural habitat of Elaeocarpus alaternoides?

Rainforest and wet sclerophyll forests

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2785298: Based on the initial data import
Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brongn.' in the authors string.
Jean Antoine Arthur Gris (1829-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gris' in the authors string.