Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ellipticum
ID:
263199

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dalzell) Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Traité Bot. Méd. Phan. : 1500 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000262531

Common Names

  • Ellipticum Palaquium
  • Ellipticum Gutta-Percha Tree
  • Ellipticum Gutta-Perchatree

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Synonyms

  • Isonandra acuminata Lindl. ex Drury [unknown]
  • Bassia elliptica Dalzell [unknown]
  • Croixia elliptica (Dalzell) Baehni [unknown]
  • Dichopsis elliptica Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Palaquium ellipticum (also called Elliptic Palaquium, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree with a straight trunk and a spreading crown. It is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia and is commonly found in lowland and hill forests. It has leathery leaves that are glossy and dark green on the upper surface and paler underneath.

Uses & Benefits

Palaquium ellipticum is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, skin diseases, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a shade tree.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Palaquium ellipticum are small, yellow and fragrant. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Palaquium ellipticum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. They should be kept moist until established.

Where to Find Palaquium ellipticum

Palaquium ellipticum is native to Southeast Asia.

Palaquium ellipticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Palaquium ellipticum?

Palaquium ellipticum

What is the common name of Palaquium ellipticum?

Elliptic Palaquium

Where is Palaquium ellipticum native to?

Southeast Asia

Species in the Palaquium genus

Palaquium abundantiflorum, Palaquium amboinense, Palaquium annamense, Palaquium barnesii, Palaquium bataanense, Palaquium beccarianum, Palaquium bourdillonii, Palaquium brassii, Palaquium burckii, Palaquium calophyllum, Palaquium canaliculatum, Palaquium clarkeanum, Palaquium cochleariifolium, Palaquium confertum, Palaquium crassifolium, Palaquium cryptocariifolium, Palaquium cuprifolium, Palaquium dasyphyllum, Palaquium decurrens, Palaquium densivenium, Palaquium dubardii, Palaquium edenii, Palaquium elegans, Palaquium ellipticum, Palaquium elliptilimbum, Palaquium elongatum, Palaquium eriocalyx, Palaquium erythrospermum, Palaquium ferrugineum, Palaquium fidjiense, Palaquium firmum, Palaquium formosanum, Palaquium foxworthyi, Palaquium galactoxylum, Palaquium garrettii, Palaquium gigantifolium, Palaquium glabrifolium, Palaquium glabrum, Palaquium globosum, Palaquium grande, Palaquium gutta, Palaquium hansenii, Palaquium herveyi, Palaquium heterosepalum, Palaquium hexandrum, Palaquium hinmolpedda, Palaquium hispidum, Palaquium hornei, Palaquium impressionervium, Palaquium karrak,

Species in the Sapotaceae family

Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-145689: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Nicol Alexander Dalzell (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dalzell' in the authors string.