Elaeocarpus cumingii Turcz.

Species

Angiosperms > Oxalidales > Elaeocarpaceae > Elaeocarpus

Characteristics

A large tree with a low spreading crown. The leaves are alternate and more pale green underneath. Leaves are near the ends of branches. The flower cluster is very slender and up to 12 cm long with white flowers. The fruit are borne on thickened fruit stalks and are yellowish to red.
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Growth form tree
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Foliage retention evergreen
Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Mature height (meter) 20.0
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Environment

A tropical plant. They are found throughout the Philippines.
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Forests at low elevations.
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Hardiness (USDA) 8-12

Usage

The fruit are eaten raw.
Uses wood
Edible fruits
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Cultivation

Can be grown by cuttings or seedlings.
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Distribution

Elaeocarpus cumingii world distribution map, present in Philippines

Conservation status

Elaeocarpus cumingii threat status: Least Concern

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:833799-1
WFO ID wfo-0000664177
COL ID 38XMN
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Synonyms

Elaeocarpus cumingii