Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Species:
firdausii
ID:
1332661

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brambach, Coode, Biagioni & Culmsee

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 62: 4 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345115

Common Names

  • Firdausii Elaeocarpus
  • Elaeocarpus Firdausii
  • Firdausii

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Description

Elaeocarpus firdausii (also called Firdaus' Elaeocarpus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical forests. It has leathery, oval leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Elaeocarpus firdausii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Elaeocarpus firdausii are white, star-shaped, and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elaeocarpus firdausii is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). Prune to shape in late winter or early spring.

Where to Find Elaeocarpus firdausii

Elaeocarpus firdausii is native to Mexico.

Elaeocarpus firdausii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elaeocarpus firdausii?

Elaeocarpus firdausii

What is the common name of Elaeocarpus firdausii?

Firdaus' Elaeocarpus

What is the native range of Elaeocarpus firdausii?

India

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,

References

Mark James Elgar Coode (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coode' in the authors string.
Heike Culmsee: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Culmsee' in the authors string.
Fabian Brambach: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brambach' in the authors string.
Siria Biagioni: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Biagioni' in the authors string.