Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Species:
teysmannii
ID:
665501

Status:
valid

Authors:
Koord. & Valeton

Source:
cmp

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Icon. Bogor. : t. 128 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000664833

Common Names

  • Teysmannii Elaeocarpus
  • Elaeocarpus teysmannii
  • Teysmannii Quandong

Searching for Elaeocarpus teysmannii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Elaeocarpus teysmannii (also called Teysmann's Elaeocarpus, among many other common names) is a perennial tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Indonesia and is found in tropical rainforests, montane forests and evergreen forests.

Uses & Benefits

Elaeocarpus teysmannii is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a natural insect repellent.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Elaeocarpus teysmannii sub. rhizophorus (Koord.) Coode
Elaeocarpus teysmannii sub. domatiferus Coode
Elaeocarpus teysmannii sub. laevilapis Weibel
Elaeocarpus teysmannii sub. moluccensis Coode
Elaeocarpus teysmannii sub. morowalensis Coode

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Elaeocarpus teysmannii is white and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, black, ovoid drupe. The seedlings are small, with green, ovate leaves.

Searching for Elaeocarpus teysmannii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Elaeocarpus teysmannii is a species of flowering tree in the Elaeocarpaceae family. It is native to New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. 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 placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Elaeocarpus teysmannii

Elaeocarpus teysmannii can be found in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.

Elaeocarpus teysmannii FAQ

What is the common name of Elaeocarpus teysmannii?

Teysmann's elaeocarpus

What is the natural habitat of Elaeocarpus teysmannii?

Tropical forests

What is the average height of Elaeocarpus teysmannii?

Up to 20 meters

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-2786079: Based on the initial data import
Sijfert Hendrik Koorders (1863-1919): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koord.' in the authors string.
Theodoric Valeton (1855-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Valeton' in the authors string.