Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Species:
blepharoceras
ID:
664749

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 54: 129 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000664081

Common Names

  • Eyelash Elaeocarpus
  • Eyelash Blueberry Ash
  • Eyelash Oliveberry

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Synonyms

  • Elaeocarpus tafaensis A.C.Sm. [unknown]

Description

Elaeocarpus blepharoceras (also called Blepharoceras 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 obovate to oblong leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Elaeocarpus blepharoceras 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 blepharoceras is white and bell-shaped. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elaeocarpus blepharoceras 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 blepharoceras

Elaeocarpus blepharoceras can be found in India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.

Elaeocarpus blepharoceras FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elaeocarpus blepharoceras?

Elaeocarpus blepharoceras

What is the common name of Elaeocarpus blepharoceras?

Blepharoceras Elaeocarpus

What is the family of Elaeocarpus blepharoceras?

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,

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