Elaeocarpus macdonaldii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macdonaldii
ID:
665142
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 31: 321 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000664474
Common Names
- MacDonald's Elaeocarpus
- MacDonald's-Tree Elaeocarpus
- MacDonald's-Tree
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Elaeocarpus macdonaldii (also called Macdonald's Quandong, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Elaeocarpaceae family. It is a small tree, growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh. It is found in evergreen forests at altitudes of 500-1200 m.
Uses & Benefits
Elaeocarpus macdonaldii is used as an ornamental plant and is often used as a hedge or screen. The wood is used for furniture, tools, and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Elaeocarpus macdonaldii has small, white, bell-shaped flowers. Seed: The seeds of Elaeocarpus macdonaldii are small, black and round. Seedlings: Elaeocarpus macdonaldii seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Elaeocarpus macdonaldii is a shrub or small tree, usually growing to a height of 5-10 m. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in a well-drained soil. Propagation is usually by seed, which should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position. It can also be propagated from cuttings.
Where to Find Elaeocarpus macdonaldii
Elaeocarpus macdonaldii is native to India.
Elaeocarpus macdonaldii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elaeocarpus macdonaldii?
Elaeocarpus macdonaldii
What is the family of Elaeocarpus macdonaldii?
Elaeocarpaceae
What is the common name of Elaeocarpus macdonaldii?
Macdonaldii
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-2785736: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.