Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
cmp
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 121 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000664785
Common Names
- Stipularis Elaeocarpus
- Elaeocarpus stipularis
- Stipularis Quandong
Synonyms
- Elaeocarpus fissistipula Miq. [unknown]
- Elaeocarpus helferi Kurz ex Mast. [unknown]
- Elaeocarpus tomentosus Blume [unknown]
Description
Elaeocarpus stipularis (also called Stipular Elaeocarpus, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, southern China, Thailand, and Vietnam. It is found in evergreen and semi-evergreen forests, as well as in dry deciduous forests.
Uses & Benefits
Elaeocarpus stipularis is a small to medium-sized tree with a dense, rounded crown. It can reach a height of up to 15m. The leaves are glossy and dark green, and the flowers are white and fragrant. The fruit is a small, round, blue-black drupe.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Elaeocarpus stipularis var. brevipes (Merr.) Coode
Elaeocarpus stipularis var. castaneus (Merr.) Coode
Elaeocarpus stipularis var. latifolius King
Elaeocarpus stipularis var. longipetiolatus (Merr.) Coode
Elaeocarpus stipularis var. nutans (R.Knuth) Coode
Elaeocarpus stipularis var. rejangensis (R.Knuth) Coode
Elaeocarpus stipularis var. siamensis (Craib) Coode
Elaeocarpus stipularis var. atjehensis Coode
Elaeocarpus stipularis var. alticola Coode
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Elaeocarpus stipularis are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Elaeocarpus stipularis is a small to medium-sized tree, typically growing to a height of 5–15 m. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Elaeocarpus stipularis
Elaeocarpus stipularis can be found in tropical rainforests in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Elaeocarpus stipularis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elaeocarpus stipularis?
Elaeocarpus stipularis
What is the common name of Elaeocarpus stipularis?
Stipularis
What is the natural habitat of Elaeocarpus stipularis?
Tropical rainforests
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,