Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Species:
degenerianus
ID:
664868

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 30: 564 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000664200

Common Names

  • Elaeocarpus Degenerianus
  • Degenerianus Elaeocarpus
  • Degener's Elaeocarpus

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Description

Elaeocarpus degenerianus (also called 'Ribbonwood', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Elaeocarpaceae family. It is native to Australia, New Zealand, and the Solomon Islands. It is a small tree or shrub, growing up to 10 meters tall. It is found in rainforest, dry sclerophyll forest, and in wet sclerophyll forest.

Uses & Benefits

Elaeocarpus degenerianus 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 degenerianus is a white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elaeocarpus degenerianus 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 degenerianus

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

Elaeocarpus degenerianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elaeocarpus degenerianus?

Elaeocarpus degenerianus

What is the common name of Elaeocarpus degenerianus?

Degener's Elaeocarpus

What is the natural habitat of Elaeocarpus degenerianus?

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,

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