Status:
valid
Authors:
Hemsl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 23: 94 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000664195
Common Names
- Elaeocarpus Decipiens
- Decipiens Elaeocarpus
- Deceptive Elaeocarpus
Synonyms
- Elaeocarpus makinoi Kaneh. [unknown]
- Elaeocarpus pachycarpus Koidz. [unknown]
- Elaeocarpus sylvestris pachycarpus (Koidz.) H.Ohba [unknown]
- Elaeocarpus zollingeri K.Koch [unknown]
- Cerasus elliptica Loisel. [unknown]
- Prunus elliptica Thunb. [unknown]
- Elaeocarpus zollingeri pachycarpus (Koidz.) Yonek. [unknown]
Description
Elaeocarpus decipiens (also called Deceptive 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 decipiens 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Elaeocarpus decipiens var. changii Y.Tang
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Elaeocarpus decipiens has small, white flowers that are clustered together in panicles. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Elaeocarpus decipiens 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 decipiens
Elaeocarpus decipiens is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It can be found in tropical forests and moist deciduous forests.
Elaeocarpus decipiens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elaeocarpus decipiens?
Elaeocarpus decipiens
What is the common name of Elaeocarpus decipiens?
Deceptive Elaeocarpus
What is the natural habitat of Elaeocarpus decipiens?
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,