Status:
valid
Authors:
Coode
Source:
cmp
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Brunonia 1: 195 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000664052
Common Names
- Blueberry Ash
- Blue Oliveberry
- Blue Quandong
Description
Elaeocarpus bakaianus (also called Bakaian Elaeocarpus, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to India and Sri Lanka and is commonly found in tropical and subtropical forests. The plant has small, white flowers and elliptic to obovate leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Elaeocarpus bakaianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Elaeocarpus bakaianus is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Elaeocarpus bakaianus is a slow-growing evergreen tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Elaeocarpus bakaianus
Elaeocarpus bakaianus can be found in India and Bangladesh.
Elaeocarpus bakaianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elaeocarpus bakaianus?
Elaeocarpus bakaianus
What is the common name of Elaeocarpus bakaianus?
Bakaian Elaeocarpus
What is the family of Elaeocarpus bakaianus?
Elaeocarpaceae
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,