Elaeocarpus — 49 species
Botanical species in the genus Elaeocarpus recorded in the PlantPeers database.

Elaeocarpus angustifolius
Elaeocarpus angustifolius
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the moist lowland tropics and subtropics, where it is found at elevations up to 500 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 18 - 28°c, but can tolerate 8 - 38°c. It prefers a mean annual rainfall in the range 1,500 - 3,000mm, but tolerates 1,000 - 3,500mm.
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Elaeocarpus bakaianus
Elaeocarpus bakaianus
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
Cultivation
We have no specific information for this species, but members of this genus generally grow well in full sun to moderate shade, requiring a fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
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Elaeocarpus bancroftii
Elaeocarpus bancroftii
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
Cultivation
We have no specific information for this species, but members of this genus generally grow well in full sun to moderate shade, requiring a fertile, moist but well-drained soil. A slow-growing tree.
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Elaeocarpus baudouinii
Elaeocarpus baudouinii
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
Cultivation
We have no specific information for this species, but members of this genus generally grow well in full sun to moderate shade, requiring a fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
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Elaeocarpus beccarii
Elaeocarpus beccarii
Family: Elaeagnaceae
Cultivation
We have no specific information for this species, but members of this genus generally grow well in full sun to moderate shade, requiring a fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
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Elaeocarpus bifidus
Elaeocarpus bifidus
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
Cultivation
We have no specific information for this species, but members of this genus generally grow well in full sun to moderate shade, requiring a fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
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Elaeocarpus blepharoceras
Elaeocarpus blepharoceras
Family: Elaeagnaceae
Cultivation
We have no specific information for this species, but members of this genus generally grow well in full sun to moderate shade, requiring a fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
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Elaeocarpus braceanus
Elaeocarpus braceanus
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
Cultivation
We have no specific information for this species, but members of this genus generally grow well in full sun to moderate shade, requiring a fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
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Elaeocarpus calomala
Elaeocarpus calomala
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
Cultivation
We have no specific information for this species, but members of this genus generally grow well in full sun to moderate shade, requiring a fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
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Elaeocarpus coorangooloo
Elaeocarpus coorangooloo
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
Cultivation
We have no specific information for this species, but members of this genus generally grow well in full sun to moderate shade, requiring a fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
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Elaeocarpus culminicola
Elaeocarpus culminicola
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
Cultivation
We have no specific information for this species, but members of this genus generally grow well in full sun to moderate shade, requiring a fertile, moist but well-drained soil. The plant can commence flowering when very young. Flowering can be profuse.
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Elaeocarpus cumingii
Elaeocarpus cumingii
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
Cultivation
We have no specific information for this species, but members of this genus generally grow well in full sun to moderate shade, requiring a fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
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Elaeocarpus cyaneus
Elaeocarpus cyaneus
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a fertile humus-rich well-drained soil. Other reports say that it requires a moist lime-free soil. Succeeds in full sun or partial shade.
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Elaeocarpus dentatus
Elaeocarpus dentatus
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a fertile humus-rich well-drained soil. Another report says that it requires a moist lime-free soil. This species is said to succeed outdoors in our mildest gardens, especially if given a sheltered position such as a south or south-west facing wall.
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Elaeocarpus dolichostylus
Elaeocarpus dolichostylus
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
Cultivation
We have no specific information for this species, but members of this genus generally grow well in full sun to moderate shade, requiring a fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
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Elaeocarpus eumundi
Elaeocarpus eumundi
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
Cultivation
This species ranges from tropical rainforest in the north of its range, where it can grow at elevations up to 1,100 metres, to more sheltered warm temperate forests at low elevations in the south of its range. It can tolerate some frost. Succeeds in full sun as well as forest shade.
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Elaeocarpus finisterrae
Elaeocarpus finisterrae
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
Cultivation
We have no specific information for this species, but members of this genus generally grow well in full sun to moderate shade, requiring a fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
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Elaeocarpus floribundus
Elaeocarpus floribundus
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
Cultivation
Usually found on well-drained, sandy to clay soils in the wild. We have no further specific information for this species, but members of this genus generally grow well in full sun to moderate shade, requiring a fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
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Elaeocarpus foveolatus
Elaeocarpus foveolatus
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
Cultivation
We have no specific information for this species, but members of this genus generally grow well in full sun to moderate shade, requiring a fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
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Elaeocarpus glaber
Elaeocarpus glaber
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
Cultivation
Found in the wild on sandy to clay soils and also on limestone. We have no further specific information for this species, but members of this genus generally grow well in full sun to moderate shade, requiring a fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
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Elaeocarpus grandiflorus
Elaeocarpus grandiflorus
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
Cultivation
We have no specific information for this species, but members of this genus generally grow well in full sun to moderate shade, requiring a fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
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Elaeocarpus griffithii
Elaeocarpus griffithii
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
Cultivation
The plant grows mainly on ultrabasic or poor sandy soils in the wild, but also on limestone. We have no more specific information for this species, but members of this genus generally grow well in full sun to moderate shade, requiring a fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
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Elaeocarpus hookerianus
Elaeocarpus hookerianus
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it could succeed outdoors in the mildest parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers a fertile humus-rich well-drained soil.
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Elaeocarpus hygrophilus
Elaeocarpus hygrophilus
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
Cultivation
We have no specific information for this species, but members of this genus generally grow well in full sun to moderate shade, requiring a fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
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Elaeocarpus lanceifolius
Elaeocarpus lanceifolius
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
Cultivation
Many members of this genus succeed outdoors in nearly frost-free areas of the temperate zone if they are given a sheltered position such as a wall facing towards the midday or mid-afternoon sun. Succeeds in full sun to partial shade. Prefers a moist, fertile humus-rich well-drained soil.
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Elaeocarpus largiflorens
Elaeocarpus largiflorens
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
Cultivation
We have no specific information for this species, but members of this genus generally grow well in full sun to moderate shade, requiring a fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
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Elaeocarpus leucanthus
Elaeocarpus leucanthus
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
Cultivation
We have no specific information for this species, but members of this genus generally grow well in full sun to moderate shade, requiring a fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
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Elaeocarpus miegei
Elaeocarpus miegei
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
Cultivation
We have no specific information for this species, but members of this genus generally grow well in full sun to moderate shade, requiring a fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
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Elaeocarpus murukkai
Elaeocarpus murukkai
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
Cultivation
We have no specific information for this species, but members of this genus generally grow well in full sun to moderate shade, requiring a fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
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Elaeocarpus obovatus
Elaeocarpus obovatus
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
Cultivation
We have no specific information for this species, but members of this genus generally grow well in full sun to moderate shade, requiring a fertile, moist but well-drained soil. A fast-growing tree.
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Elaeocarpus obtusus
Elaeocarpus obtusus
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
Cultivation
We have no specific information for this species, but members of this genus generally grow well in full sun to moderate shade, requiring a fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
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Elaeocarpus palembanicus
Elaeocarpus palembanicus
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
Cultivation
We have no specific information for this species, but members of this genus generally grow well in full sun to moderate shade, requiring a fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
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Elaeocarpus pedunculatus
Elaeocarpus pedunculatus
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
Cultivation
Found in the wild on sandy to silty soils. We have no more specific information for this species, but members of this genus generally grow well in full sun to moderate shade, requiring a fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
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Elaeocarpus petiolatus
Elaeocarpus petiolatus
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
Cultivation
We have no specific information for this species, but members of this genus generally grow well in full sun to moderate shade, requiring a fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
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Elaeocarpus polyandrus
Elaeocarpus polyandrus
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
Cultivation
We have no specific information for this species, but members of this genus generally grow well in full sun to moderate shade, requiring a fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
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Elaeocarpus polydactylus
Elaeocarpus polydactylus
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
Cultivation
We have no specific information for this species, but members of this genus generally grow well in full sun to moderate shade, requiring a fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
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Elaeocarpus polystachyus
Elaeocarpus polystachyus
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
Cultivation
We have no specific information for this species, but members of this genus generally grow well in full sun to moderate shade, requiring a fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
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Elaeocarpus prunifolius
Elaeocarpus prunifolius
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
Cultivation
We have no specific information for this species, but members of this genus generally grow well in full sun to moderate shade, requiring a fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
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Elaeocarpus ptilanthus
Elaeocarpus ptilanthus
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
Cultivation
We have no specific information for this species, but members of this genus generally grow well in full sun to moderate shade, requiring a fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
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Elaeocarpus pullenii
Elaeocarpus pullenii
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
Cultivation
We have no specific information for this species, but members of this genus generally grow well in full sun to moderate shade, requiring a fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
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Elaeocarpus pycnanthus
Elaeocarpus pycnanthus
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
Cultivation
We have no specific information for this species, but members of this genus generally grow well in full sun to moderate shade, requiring a fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
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Elaeocarpus ruminatus
Elaeocarpus ruminatus
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
Cultivation
We have no specific information for this species, but members of this genus generally grow well in full sun to moderate shade, requiring a fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
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Elaeocarpus sarcanthus
Elaeocarpus sarcanthus
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
Cultivation
We have no specific information for this species, but members of this genus generally grow well in full sun to moderate shade, requiring a fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
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Elaeocarpus sepikanus
Elaeocarpus sepikanus
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
Cultivation
We have no specific information for this species, but members of this genus generally grow well in full sun to moderate shade, requiring a fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
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Elaeocarpus serratus
Elaeocarpus serratus
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
Cultivation
We have no specific information for this species, but members of this genus generally grow well in full sun to moderate shade, requiring a fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
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Elaeocarpus stipularis
Elaeocarpus stipularis
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
Cultivation
The plant is usually found in the wild on alluvial sites with ultrabasic or poor sandy to clay soils. We have no more specific information for this species, but members of this genus generally grow well in full sun to moderate shade, requiring a fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
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Elaeocarpus tectorius
Elaeocarpus tectorius
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
Cultivation
We have no specific information for this species, but members of this genus generally grow well in full sun to moderate shade, requiring a fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
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Elaeocarpus trichophyllus
Elaeocarpus trichophyllus
Family: Elaeagnaceae
Cultivation
We have no specific information for this species, but members of this genus generally grow well in full sun to moderate shade, requiring a fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
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Elaeocarpus womersleyi
Elaeocarpus womersleyi
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
Cultivation
We have no specific information for this species, but members of this genus generally grow well in full sun to moderate shade, requiring a fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
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