Elaeocarpus — 49 species

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

Elaeocarpus angustifolius
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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

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
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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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

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

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
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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

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
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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

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

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

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

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
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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

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

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

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
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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

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

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
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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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