Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Species:
decandrus
ID:
664862

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 32: 193 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000664194

Common Names

  • Elaeocarpus Decandrus
  • Decandrus Elaeocarpus
  • Ten-Stamened Elaeocarpus

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Description

Elaeocarpus decandrus (also called Ten-Stamened Elaeocarpus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Elaeocarpaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Elaeocarpus decandrus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Elaeocarpus decandrus is white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black drupe. The seedlings have a single, oval leaf with a serrated margin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elaeocarpus decandrus is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is best grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Elaeocarpus decandrus

Elaeocarpus decandrus is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It can be found in tropical forests and moist deciduous forests.

Elaeocarpus decandrus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elaeocarpus decandrus?

Elaeocarpus decandrus

What is the common name of Elaeocarpus decandrus?

Ten-leaved Elaeocarpus

What is the natural habitat of Elaeocarpus decandrus?

It is found in tropical rainforests in India, Sri Lanka, and southern China

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,