Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elaeocarpa
ID:
668267

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gillespie

Source:
cmp

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus. 83: 7 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667599

Common Names

  • Endiandra elaeocarpa
  • Olive-fruited Endiandra
  • Olive-fruited False Walnut

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Description

Endiandra elaeocarpa (also called the olive-fruited walnut, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lauraceae. It is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is native to Australia, occurring in Queensland and New South Wales, and inhabits rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest.

Uses & Benefits

Endiandra elaeocarpa is used as a timber tree for furniture and construction. It is also used for firewood and as a shade tree.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Endiandra elaeocarpa has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Endiandra elaeocarpa is a slow-growing tree that can be propagated from seeds. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It is a relatively hardy species and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Endiandra elaeocarpa

Endiandra elaeocarpa can be found in tropical rainforests of New Guinea and Australia.

Endiandra elaeocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Endiandra elaeocarpa?

Endiandra elaeocarpa

What is the family of Endiandra elaeocarpa?

Lauraceae

What is the distribution of Endiandra elaeocarpa?

Endemic to New Caledonia

Species in the Endiandra genus

Endiandra acuminata, Endiandra aggregata, Endiandra albiramea, Endiandra aneityensis, Endiandra anthropophagorum, Endiandra archboldiana, Endiandra arfakensis, Endiandra asymmerrica, Endiandra baillonii, Endiandra beccariana, Endiandra bellendenkerana, Endiandra bessaphila, Endiandra brassii, Endiandra bullata, Endiandra carrii, Endiandra chartacea, Endiandra clavigera, Endiandra clemensii, Endiandra collinsii, Endiandra compressa, Endiandra cooperana, Endiandra coriacea, Endiandra cowleyana, Endiandra crassiflora, Endiandra cuneata, Endiandra cyphellophora, Endiandra dichrophylla, Endiandra dielsiana, Endiandra discolor, Endiandra djamuensis, Endiandra dolichocarpa, Endiandra elaeocarpa, Endiandra elongata, Endiandra engleriana, Endiandra euadenia, Endiandra eusideroxylocarpa, Endiandra faceta, Endiandra ferruginea, Endiandra firma, Endiandra flavinervis, Endiandra floydii, Endiandra forbesii, Endiandra formicaria, Endiandra fulva, Endiandra gem, Endiandra gemopsis, Endiandra gillespiei, Endiandra glauca, Endiandra globosa, Endiandra grandifolia,

Species in the Lauraceae family

Actinodaphne acuminata, Actinodaphne albifrons, Actinodaphne amabilis, Actinodaphne ambigua, Actinodaphne archboldiana, Actinodaphne areolata, Actinodaphne bicolor, Actinodaphne borneensis, Actinodaphne bourdillonii, Actinodaphne bourneae, Actinodaphne brassii, Actinodaphne caesia, Actinodaphne campanulata, Actinodaphne candolleana, Actinodaphne celebica, Actinodaphne cinerea, Actinodaphne concinna, Actinodaphne concolor, Actinodaphne corymbosa, Actinodaphne crassa, Actinodaphne cupularis, Actinodaphne diversifolia, Actinodaphne dolichophylla, Actinodaphne elegans, Actinodaphne ellipticibacca, Actinodaphne engleriana, Actinodaphne ferruginea, Actinodaphne forrestii, Actinodaphne fragilis, Actinodaphne fuliginosa, Actinodaphne furfuracea, Actinodaphne glabra, Actinodaphne glauca, Actinodaphne glaucina, Actinodaphne glomerata, Actinodaphne gracilis, Actinodaphne henryi, Actinodaphne hirsuta, Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla, Actinodaphne javanica, Actinodaphne johorensis, Actinodaphne kinabaluensis, Actinodaphne koshepangii, Actinodaphne kostermansii, Actinodaphne kweichowensis, Actinodaphne lanata, Actinodaphne lanceolata, Actinodaphne latifolia, Actinodaphne lawsonii, Actinodaphne lecomtei,

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