Elaeocarpus ptilanthus Schltr.

Species

Angiosperms > Oxalidales > Elaeocarpaceae > Elaeocarpus

Characteristics

A tree. It grows 30 m tall. The crown is umbrella shaped. The trunk can be 75 cm across. The leaves are at the end of the branches. The leaves are 5-10 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. The fruit are 3-4 cm long and blue.
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Growth form tree
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention evergreen
Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Mature height (meter) 30.0
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Photosynthetic pathway c3

Environment

A canopy tree in montane forest, where it is often the dominant species; at elevations from 2,300-2,800 metres, sometimes descending to 1,700 metres.
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It is a tropical plant. It is recorded between 2,300-2,800 m above sea level.
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Usage

Uses food fuel invertebrate food material medicinal wood
Edible fruits
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Cultivation

Can be grown by cuttings or seedlings.
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Distribution

Elaeocarpus ptilanthus world distribution map, present in Papua New Guinea

Conservation status

Elaeocarpus ptilanthus threat status: Least Concern

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:324343-1
WFO ID wfo-0000664663
COL ID 38Y2F
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Synonyms

Elaeocarpus acutifidus Elaeocarpus aemulans Elaeocarpus multiscissus Elaeocarpus ptilanthus