Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Species:
hedyosmus
ID:
665010

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zmarzty

Source:
cmp

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 56: 423 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000664342

Common Names

  • Hedyosmus Elaeocarpus
  • Hedyosmus Blueberry Ash
  • Hedyosmus Oliveberry

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Description

Elaeocarpus hedyosmus (also called Hedyosmus Quandong, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree native to Australia. It has a grey bark and lanceolate leaves with serrated margins. It grows in rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests in eastern Australia.

Uses & Benefits

Elaeocarpus hedyosmus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, parks, and other public spaces. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elaeocarpus hedyosmus has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elaeocarpus hedyosmus is an evergreen tree that can reach heights of up to 25 feet. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done through seeds, which should be sown in spring or summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Elaeocarpus hedyosmus

Elaeocarpus hedyosmus is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests.

Elaeocarpus hedyosmus FAQ

What is the common name of Elaeocarpus hedyosmus?

Hedyosmus Blueberry Tree

What is the scientific name of Elaeocarpus hedyosmus?

Elaeocarpus hedyosmus

What is the natural habitat of Elaeocarpus hedyosmus?

Forests in India and Sri Lanka

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2785611: Based on the initial data import
Sue Zmarzty (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zmarzty' in the authors string.