484 Species of Genus Elaeocarpus

The Quandong and I: An Exploration of Elaeocarpus

My name is Ferb Vu, and I’ve always been fascinated by the natural world. Growing up in countryside, I was surrounded by lush greenery, and I spent countless hours exploring the forests and fields near my home. One of the plants that always caught my eye was the Elaeocarpus. With its vibrant blue fruits and elegant foliage, it’s a genus that has captivated me for years.

Elaeocarpus, a member of the Elaeocarpaceae family, is a genus of nearly 500 species of flowering plants. These plants are primarily trees or shrubs, known for their simple leaves, delicate flowers with four or five petals, and, most strikingly, their distinctive blue fruits. The genus boasts a wide distribution, spanning from the Western Indian Ocean to Tropical and Subtropical Asia, and across the vast expanse of the Pacific.

A Diverse Genus

The sheer diversity within the Elaeocarpus genus is astounding. Some species, like the Elaeocarpus angustifolius, are towering trees that dominate the rainforest canopy, while others, such as Elaeocarpus reticulatus, are more compact shrubs that thrive in diverse environments. This variety is a testament to the genus’s adaptability and resilience.

  1. Elaeocarpus angustifolius: Commonly known as the Blue Quandong, this species is renowned for its striking blue fruits.
  2. Elaeocarpus reticulatus: Often called the Blueberry Ash, this species is popular for its ornamental value, thanks to its attractive foliage and colorful fruits.
  3. Elaeocarpus grandis: Known as the Blue Fig or Quandong, this is another species recognized for its large, blue fruits.
  4. Elaeocarpus bancroftii: This species, known as Kuranda Quandong, produces edible fruits and has cultural significance for Indigenous Australians.
  5. Elaeocarpus sylvestris: Found in Japan and China, this species is used in traditional medicine and for its timber.
  6. Elaeocarpus achmadii Coode
  7. Elaeocarpus acmocarpus Stapf ex Weibel
  8. Elaeocarpus acmosepalus Stapf ex Ridl.
  9. Elaeocarpus acrantherus Merr.
  10. Elaeocarpus acronodia Mast.
  11. Elaeocarpus acuminatus Wall. ex Mast.
  12. Elaeocarpus adenopus Miq.
  13. Elaeocarpus affinis Merr.
  14. Elaeocarpus alanganorum Coode
  15. Elaeocarpus alaternoides Brongn. & Gris
  16. Elaeocarpus alnifolius Baker
  17. Elaeocarpus altigenus Schltr.
  18. Elaeocarpus altisectus Schltr.
  19. Elaeocarpus amabilis Kaneh. & Hatus.
  20. Elaeocarpus amboinensis Merr.
  21. Elaeocarpus amoenus Thwaites
  22. Elaeocarpus ampliflorus A.C.Sm.
  23. Elaeocarpus amplifolius Schltr.
  24. Elaeocarpus angustipes R.Knuth
  25. Elaeocarpus apoensis Elmer
  26. Elaeocarpus argenteus Merr.
  27. Elaeocarpus aristatus Roxb.
  28. Elaeocarpus arnhemicus F.Muell.
  29. Elaeocarpus atropunctatus Hung T.Chang
  30. Elaeocarpus auricomus C.Y.Wu ex Hung T.Chang
  31. Elaeocarpus austroyunnanensis Hu
  32. Elaeocarpus avium Coode
  33. Elaeocarpus bachmaensis Gagnep.
  34. Elaeocarpus badius Coode
  35. Elaeocarpus bakaianus Coode
  36. Elaeocarpus balabanii Weibel
  37. Elaeocarpus balansae DC.
  38. Elaeocarpus balgooyi Coode
  39. Elaeocarpus baramii Weibel
  40. Elaeocarpus barbulatus R.Knuth
  41. Elaeocarpus bataanensis Merr.
  42. Elaeocarpus batjanicus Warb. ex R.Knuth
  43. Elaeocarpus batudulangii Weibel
  44. Elaeocarpus batui Coode
  45. Elaeocarpus baudouinii Brongn. & Gris
  46. Elaeocarpus beccarii DC.
  47. Elaeocarpus bellus R.Knuth
  48. Elaeocarpus bidupensis Gagnep.
  49. Elaeocarpus bifidus Hook. & Arn.
  50. Elaeocarpus biflorus Tirel
  51. Elaeocarpus bilobatus Schltr.
  52. Elaeocarpus bilongvinas Coode
  53. Elaeocarpus blascoi Weibel
  54. Elaeocarpus blepharoceras Schltr.
  55. Elaeocarpus bojeri R.E.Vaughan
  56. Elaeocarpus bokorensis Tagane
  57. Elaeocarpus bonii Gagnep.
  58. Elaeocarpus bontocensis Merr.
  59. Elaeocarpus braceanus G.Watt ex C.B.Clarke
  60. Elaeocarpus brachypodus Guillaumin
  61. Elaeocarpus brachystachyus Hung T.Chang
  62. Elaeocarpus bracteatus Kurz
  63. Elaeocarpus branderhorstii Pulle
  64. Elaeocarpus brigittae Coode
  65. Elaeocarpus brunneotomentosus Weibel
  66. Elaeocarpus brunnescens R.Knuth
  67. Elaeocarpus buderi Coode
  68. Elaeocarpus bullatus Tirel
  69. Elaeocarpus burebidensis Elmer
  70. Elaeocarpus burkii Coode
  71. Elaeocarpus calomala (Blanco) Merr.
  72. Elaeocarpus candollei Elmer
  73. Elaeocarpus capuronii Tirel
  74. Elaeocarpus carbinensis J.N.Gagul & Crayn
  75. Elaeocarpus carolinae B.Hyland & Coode
  76. Elaeocarpus carolinensis Koidz.
  77. Elaeocarpus cassinoides A.Gray
  78. Elaeocarpus castaneifolius Guillaumin
  79. Elaeocarpus celebesianus Baker f.
  80. Elaeocarpus celebicus Koord.
  81. Elaeocarpus ceylanicus (Arn.) Mast.
  82. Elaeocarpus cheirophorus Schltr.
  83. Elaeocarpus chelonimorphus Gillespie
  84. Elaeocarpus chewii Coode
  85. Elaeocarpus chinensis (Gardner & Champ.) Hook.f. ex Benth.
  86. Elaeocarpus chionanthus A.C.Sm.
  87. Elaeocarpus chrysophyllus Merr.
  88. Elaeocarpus clementis Merr.
  89. Elaeocarpus clethroides Schltr.
  90. Elaeocarpus coactilus Gagnep.
  91. Elaeocarpus colnettianus Guillaumin
  92. Elaeocarpus coloides Schltr.
  93. Elaeocarpus compactus Schltr.
  94. Elaeocarpus comptonii Baker f.
  95. Elaeocarpus conoideus R.Knuth
  96. Elaeocarpus coodei Weibel
  97. Elaeocarpus coorangooloo J.F.Bailey & C.T.White
  98. Elaeocarpus corallococcus Tirel
  99. Elaeocarpus cordifolius Coode
  100. Elaeocarpus coriaceus Hook.
  101. Elaeocarpus corneri Weibel
  102. Elaeocarpus corsonianus G.Don
  103. Elaeocarpus costatus M.Taylor
  104. Elaeocarpus coumbouiensis Guillaumin
  105. Elaeocarpus crassinervatus R.Knuth
  106. Elaeocarpus crassus Coode
  107. Elaeocarpus crenulatus R.Knuth
  108. Elaeocarpus cristatus Coode
  109. Elaeocarpus cruciatus Corner
  110. Elaeocarpus cuernosensis Elmer
  111. Elaeocarpus culminicola Warb.
  112. Elaeocarpus cumingii Turcz.
  113. Elaeocarpus cupreus Merr.
  114. Elaeocarpus curranii Merr.
  115. Elaeocarpus dallmannensis Kaneh. & Hatus.
  116. Elaeocarpus darlacensis Gagnep.
  117. Elaeocarpus dasycarpus A.C.Sm.
  118. Elaeocarpus davisii Coode
  119. Elaeocarpus debruynii O.C.Schmidt
  120. Elaeocarpus decandrus Merr.
  121. Elaeocarpus decipiens F.B.Forbes & Hemsl.
  122. Elaeocarpus degenerianus A.C.Sm.
  123. Elaeocarpus densiflorus R.Knuth
  124. Elaeocarpus dentatus (J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.) Vahl
  125. Elaeocarpus dewildei Weibel
  126. Elaeocarpus dianxiensis Y.Tang & H.Li
  127. Elaeocarpus dictyophlebius Merr.
  128. Elaeocarpus dinagatensis Merr.
  129. Elaeocarpus dognyensis Guillaumin
  130. Elaeocarpus dolichobotrys Merr.
  131. Elaeocarpus dolichodactylus Schltr.
  132. Elaeocarpus dolichostylus Schltr.
  133. Elaeocarpus dubius DC.
  134. Elaeocarpus duclouxii Gagnep.
  135. Elaeocarpus elaeagnoides Gilli
  136. Elaeocarpus elatus A.C.Sm.
  137. Elaeocarpus elliffii B.Hyland & Coode
  138. Elaeocarpus elmeri DC.
  139. Elaeocarpus erdinii Coode
  140. Elaeocarpus eriobotryoides Ridl.
  141. Elaeocarpus eumundi F.M.Bailey
  142. Elaeocarpus euneurus Stapf ex Ridl.
  143. Elaeocarpus eymae Coode
  144. Elaeocarpus fairchildii Merr.
  145. Elaeocarpus ferrugineus (Jack) Steud.
  146. Elaeocarpus ferruginiflorus C.T.White
  147. Elaeocarpus filiformidentatus R.Knuth
  148. Elaeocarpus finisterrae Schltr.
  149. Elaeocarpus firdausii Brambach, Coode, Biagioni & Culmsee
  150. Elaeocarpus firmus R.Knuth
  151. Elaeocarpus flavescens Schltr.
  152. Elaeocarpus fleuryi A.Chev. ex Gagnep.
  153. Elaeocarpus floresii Weibel
  154. Elaeocarpus floribundus Blume
  155. Elaeocarpus floridanus Hemsl.
  156. Elaeocarpus forbesii Merr.
  157. Elaeocarpus foveolatus F.Muell.
  158. Elaeocarpus foxworthyi Merr.
  159. Elaeocarpus fraseri Coode
  160. Elaeocarpus fruticosus Roxb.
  161. Elaeocarpus fulgens A.C.Sm.
  162. Elaeocarpus fulvus Elmer
  163. Elaeocarpus fuscoides R.Knuth
  164. Elaeocarpus fuscus Schltr.
  165. Elaeocarpus gadgilii A.M.Maya, V.Suresh & K.M.P.Kumar
  166. Elaeocarpus gagnepainii Merr.
  167. Elaeocarpus gambutanus Coode
  168. Elaeocarpus gammillii R.Knuth
  169. Elaeocarpus gaoligongshanensis Y.Tang & Z.L.Dao
  170. Elaeocarpus gardneri Coode
  171. Elaeocarpus gaussenii Weibel
  172. Elaeocarpus geminiflorus Brongn. & Gris
  173. Elaeocarpus gigantifolius Elmer
  174. Elaeocarpus gillespieanus A.C.Sm.
  175. Elaeocarpus gitingensis Elmer
  176. Elaeocarpus glaber Blume
  177. Elaeocarpus glaberrimus R.Knuth
  178. Elaeocarpus glabripetalus Merr.
  179. Elaeocarpus glandulifer (Hook. ex Wight) Mast.
  180. Elaeocarpus glandulosus Wall. ex Merr.
  181. Elaeocarpus gordonii Tirel
  182. Elaeocarpus graeffei Seem.
  183. Elaeocarpus grahamii F.Muell.
  184. Elaeocarpus grandiflorus Sm.
  185. Elaeocarpus grandifolius Kurz
  186. Elaeocarpus griffithii (Wight) A.Gray
  187. Elaeocarpus griseopuberulus Merr.
  188. Elaeocarpus grumosus Gagnep.
  189. Elaeocarpus guillaumii Vieill.
  190. Elaeocarpus gummatus Guillaumin
  191. Elaeocarpus gustaviifolius R.Knuth
  192. Elaeocarpus gymnogynus Hung T.Chang
  193. Elaeocarpus habbemensis A.C.Sm.
  194. Elaeocarpus hainanensis Oliv.
  195. Elaeocarpus halconensis Merr.
  196. Elaeocarpus hallieri Weibel
  197. Elaeocarpus harmandii Pierre
  198. Elaeocarpus hartleyi Weibel
  199. Elaeocarpus harunii Coode
  200. Elaeocarpus hayatae Kaneh. & Sasaki
  201. Elaeocarpus hebecarpus Kaneh. & Hatus.
  202. Elaeocarpus hedyosmus Zmarzty
  203. Elaeocarpus heptadactyloides Weibel
  204. Elaeocarpus hildebrandtii Baill.
  205. Elaeocarpus hochreutineri Weibel
  206. Elaeocarpus holopetalus F.Muell.
  207. Elaeocarpus homalioides Schltr.
  208. Elaeocarpus hookerianus Raoul
  209. Elaeocarpus hortensis Guillaumin
  210. Elaeocarpus howii Merr. & Chun
  211. Elaeocarpus hygrophilus Kurz
  212. Elaeocarpus hylobroma Y.Baba & Crayn
  213. Elaeocarpus hypadenus Miq.
  214. Elaeocarpus ilocanus Merr.
  215. Elaeocarpus indochinensis Merr.
  216. Elaeocarpus inopinatus Coode
  217. Elaeocarpus inopportunus Coode
  218. Elaeocarpus insignis Ridl.
  219. Elaeocarpus integrifolius Lam.
  220. Elaeocarpus integripetalus Miq.
  221. Elaeocarpus isotrichus (Turcz.) Fern.-Vill.
  222. Elaeocarpus jacobsii Coode
  223. Elaeocarpus japonicus Siebold & Zucc.
  224. Elaeocarpus joga Merr.
  225. Elaeocarpus johnsii Coode
  226. Elaeocarpus johnsonii F.Muell. ex C.T.White
  227. Elaeocarpus jugahanus Coode
  228. Elaeocarpus kaalensis Däniker
  229. Elaeocarpus kajewskii Guillaumin
  230. Elaeocarpus kalabitii Weibel
  231. Elaeocarpus kambi Gibbs
  232. Elaeocarpus kaniensis Schltr.
  233. Elaeocarpus kasiensis A.C.Sm.
  234. Elaeocarpus kerstingianus Schltr.
  235. Elaeocarpus kinabaluensis R.Knuth
  236. Elaeocarpus kirtonii F.Muell. ex F.M.Bailey
  237. Elaeocarpus kjellbergii Coode
  238. Elaeocarpus knuthii Merr.
  239. Elaeocarpus kontumensis Gagnep.
  240. Elaeocarpus kostermansii Weibel
  241. Elaeocarpus kraengensis R.Knuth
  242. Elaeocarpus kunstleri King
  243. Elaeocarpus kusaiensis Kaneh.
  244. Elaeocarpus kusanoi Koidz.
  245. Elaeocarpus lacunosus Wall. ex Kurz
  246. Elaeocarpus lagunensis R.Knuth
  247. Elaeocarpus lanceifolius Roxb.
  248. Elaeocarpus lancipetalus Merr.
  249. Elaeocarpus lancistipulatus Coode
  250. Elaeocarpus lanipae Weibel
  251. Elaeocarpus laoticus Gagnep.
  252. Elaeocarpus largiflorens C.T.White
  253. Elaeocarpus latescens F.Muell.
  254. Elaeocarpus laurifolius A.Gray
  255. Elaeocarpus lawasii Weibel
  256. Elaeocarpus laxirameus Elmer
  257. Elaeocarpus ledermannii Schltr.
  258. Elaeocarpus leopoldii Weibel
  259. Elaeocarpus lepidus A.C.Sm.
  260. Elaeocarpus leratii Schltr.
  261. Elaeocarpus leucanthus A.C.Sm.
  262. Elaeocarpus leytensis Merr.
  263. Elaeocarpus limitaneoides Y.Tang
  264. Elaeocarpus limitaneus Hand.-Mazz.
  265. Elaeocarpus linearifolius R.Knuth
  266. Elaeocarpus lingualis R.Knuth
  267. Elaeocarpus linnaei Coode
  268. Elaeocarpus linsmithii Guymer
  269. Elaeocarpus longifolius Blume
  270. Elaeocarpus longlingensis Y.C.Hsu & Y.Tang
  271. Elaeocarpus lucidus Roxb.
  272. Elaeocarpus luteolignum Coode
  273. Elaeocarpus luteolus A.C.Sm.
  274. Elaeocarpus luzonicus Merr.
  275. Elaeocarpus macdonaldii F.Muell.
  276. Elaeocarpus macranthus Merr.
  277. Elaeocarpus macrocarpus Miq.
  278. Elaeocarpus macrocerus (Turcz.) Merr.
  279. Elaeocarpus macrophyllus Blume
  280. Elaeocarpus macropus Warb. ex R.Knuth
  281. Elaeocarpus magnifolius Christoph.
  282. Elaeocarpus mahamayensis N.Silva, Yakand. & K.Yakand.
  283. Elaeocarpus mallotoides Schltr.
  284. Elaeocarpus mamasii Weibel
  285. Elaeocarpus mandiae Coode
  286. Elaeocarpus marafunganus Coode
  287. Elaeocarpus marginatus Stapf ex Weibel
  288. Elaeocarpus mastersii King
  289. Elaeocarpus medioglaber Gagnep.
  290. Elaeocarpus megacarpus Elmer
  291. Elaeocarpus melochioides A.C.Sm.
  292. Elaeocarpus merrittii Merr.
  293. Elaeocarpus micranthus Teijsm. & Binn.
  294. Elaeocarpus miegei Weibel
  295. Elaeocarpus millarii Weibel
  296. Elaeocarpus milnei Seem.
  297. Elaeocarpus mindanaensis Merr.
  298. Elaeocarpus mindoroensis R.Knuth
  299. Elaeocarpus mingendensis Gilli
  300. Elaeocarpus miquelii Hochr.
  301. Elaeocarpus miriensis Weibel
  302. Elaeocarpus mollis Merr.
  303. Elaeocarpus monocera Cav.
  304. Elaeocarpus montanus Thwaites
  305. Elaeocarpus moratii Tirel
  306. Elaeocarpus multiflorus (Turcz.) Fern.-Vill.
  307. Elaeocarpus multinervosus R.Knuth
  308. Elaeocarpus multisectus Schltr.
  309. Elaeocarpus muluensis Weibel
  310. Elaeocarpus munroi (Wight) Mast.
  311. Elaeocarpus murudensis Merr.
  312. Elaeocarpus murukkai Coode
  313. Elaeocarpus musseri Coode
  314. Elaeocarpus mutabilis Weibel
  315. Elaeocarpus myrmecophilus A.C.Sm.
  316. Elaeocarpus myrtoides A.C.Sm.
  317. Elaeocarpus nanus Corner
  318. Elaeocarpus neobritannicus Coode
  319. Elaeocarpus nervosus Elmer
  320. Elaeocarpus ngii Coode
  321. Elaeocarpus nitentifolius Merr. & Chun
  322. Elaeocarpus nitidulus R.Knuth
  323. Elaeocarpus nitidus Jack
  324. Elaeocarpus nodosus Baker f.
  325. Elaeocarpus nooteboomii Coode
  326. Elaeocarpus nouhuysii Koord.
  327. Elaeocarpus oblongilimbus Hung T.Chang
  328. Elaeocarpus obovatus G.Don
  329. Elaeocarpus obtusus Blume
  330. Elaeocarpus occidentalis Tirel
  331. Elaeocarpus octantherus DC.
  332. Elaeocarpus octopetalus Merr.
  333. Elaeocarpus oriomensis Weibel
  334. Elaeocarpus ornatus Coode
  335. Elaeocarpus orohensis Schltr.
  336. Elaeocarpus osiae Coode
  337. Elaeocarpus ovalis Miq.
  338. Elaeocarpus ovigerus Brongn. & Gris
  339. Elaeocarpus pachyanthus Schltr.
  340. Elaeocarpus pachydactylus Schltr.
  341. Elaeocarpus pachyophrys Warb.
  342. Elaeocarpus pagonensis Coode
  343. Elaeocarpus palembanicus (Miq.) Corner
  344. Elaeocarpus parviflorus Span.
  345. Elaeocarpus parvilimbus Merr.
  346. Elaeocarpus pedunculatus Wall. ex Mast.
  347. Elaeocarpus pentadactylus Schltr.
  348. Elaeocarpus perrieri Tirel
  349. Elaeocarpus persicifolius Brongn. & Gris
  350. Elaeocarpus petelotii Merr.
  351. Elaeocarpus petiolatus (Jack) Wall.
  352. Elaeocarpus philippinensis Warb.
  353. Elaeocarpus photiniifolius Hook. & Arn.
  354. Elaeocarpus pierrei Koord. & Valeton
  355. Elaeocarpus piestocarpus Schltr.
  356. Elaeocarpus pinosukii Weibel
  357. Elaeocarpus pittosporoides A.C.Sm.
  358. Elaeocarpus poculifer A.C.Sm.
  359. Elaeocarpus poilanei Gagnep.
  360. Elaeocarpus polyandrus A.C.Sm.
  361. Elaeocarpus polyanthus Ridl.
  362. Elaeocarpus polycarpus Stapf ex Ridl.
  363. Elaeocarpus polydactylus Schltr.
  364. Elaeocarpus polystachyus Wall. ex Müll.Berol.
  365. Elaeocarpus praeclarus A.C.Sm.
  366. Elaeocarpus prafiensis Weibel
  367. Elaeocarpus prunifolioides Hu
  368. Elaeocarpus prunifolius (Müll.Berol.) Wall. ex Mast.
  369. Elaeocarpus pseudopaniculatus Corner
  370. Elaeocarpus ptilanthus Schltr.
  371. Elaeocarpus pulchellus Brongn. & Gris
  372. Elaeocarpus pullenii Weibel
  373. Elaeocarpus punctatus Wall. ex Mast.
  374. Elaeocarpus purus Coode
  375. Elaeocarpus pycnanthus A.C.Sm.
  376. Elaeocarpus pyriformis A.Gray
  377. Elaeocarpus quadratus C.E.C.Fisch.
  378. Elaeocarpus ramiflorus Merr.
  379. Elaeocarpus recurvatus Corner
  380. Elaeocarpus renae Coode
  381. Elaeocarpus retakensis Coode
  382. Elaeocarpus reticosus Ridl.
  383. Elaeocarpus rivularis Gagnep.
  384. Elaeocarpus robustus Roxb.
  385. Elaeocarpus roseiflorus A.C.Sm.
  386. Elaeocarpus roslii Coode
  387. Elaeocarpus rosselensis Coode
  388. Elaeocarpus rotundifolius Brongn. & Gris
  389. Elaeocarpus royenii Weibel
  390. Elaeocarpus rubescens Weibel
  391. Elaeocarpus rubidus Kaneh.
  392. Elaeocarpus rufovestitus Baker
  393. Elaeocarpus rugosus Roxb. ex G.Don
  394. Elaeocarpus ruminatus F.Muell.
  395. Elaeocarpus rumphii Merr.
  396. Elaeocarpus rutengii Weibel
  397. Elaeocarpus sadikanensis R.Knuth
  398. Elaeocarpus salicifolius King
  399. Elaeocarpus sallehianus Ng
  400. Elaeocarpus samari Weibel
  401. Elaeocarpus sarcanthus Schltr.
  402. Elaeocarpus sayeri F.Muell.
  403. Elaeocarpus schlechterianus A.C.Sm.
  404. Elaeocarpus schmutzii Weibel
  405. Elaeocarpus schoddei Weibel
  406. Elaeocarpus sebastianii Weibel
  407. Elaeocarpus sedentarius Maynard & Crayn
  408. Elaeocarpus sepikanus Schltr.
  409. Elaeocarpus seramicus Coode
  410. Elaeocarpus sericoloides A.C.Sm.
  411. Elaeocarpus sericopetalus F.Muell.
  412. Elaeocarpus seringii Montrouz.
  413. Elaeocarpus serratus L.
  414. Elaeocarpus sikkimensis Mast.
  415. Elaeocarpus simaluensis Weibel
  416. Elaeocarpus simplex Kurz
  417. Elaeocarpus spathulatus Brongn. & Gris
  418. Elaeocarpus speciosus Brongn. & Gris
  419. Elaeocarpus sphaericus (Gaertn.) Heer
  420. Elaeocarpus sphaerocarpus Hung T.Chang
  421. Elaeocarpus stapfianus Gagnep.
  422. Elaeocarpus stellaris L.S.Sm.
  423. Elaeocarpus sterrophyilus Schltr.
  424. Elaeocarpus steupii Coode
  425. Elaeocarpus stipularis Blume
  426. Elaeocarpus storckii Seem.
  427. Elaeocarpus subcapitatus Gillespie
  428. Elaeocarpus subisensis Coode
  429. Elaeocarpus sublucidus R.Knuth
  430. Elaeocarpus submonoceras Miq.
  431. Elaeocarpus subpetiolatus Hung T.Chang
  432. Elaeocarpus subpuberus Miq.
  433. Elaeocarpus subserratus Baker
  434. Elaeocarpus subvillosus Arn.
  435. Elaeocarpus surigaensis Merr.
  436. Elaeocarpus symingtonii Ng
  437. Elaeocarpus tahanensis M.R.Hend.
  438. Elaeocarpus takolensis Coode
  439. Elaeocarpus taprobanicus Zmarzty
  440. Elaeocarpus tariensis Weibel
  441. Elaeocarpus tectonifolius Ridl.
  442. Elaeocarpus tectorius (Lour.) Poir.
  443. Elaeocarpus terminalioides Schltr.
  444. Elaeocarpus teysmannii Koord. & Valeton
  445. Elaeocarpus thelmae B.Hyland & Coode
  446. Elaeocarpus thorelii Pierre
  447. Elaeocarpus timikensis Coode
  448. Elaeocarpus timorensis R.Knuth
  449. Elaeocarpus tjerengii Weibel
  450. Elaeocarpus toninensis Baker f.
  451. Elaeocarpus tonkinensis DC.
  452. Elaeocarpus tremulus Tirel & McPherson
  453. Elaeocarpus treubii Hochr.
  454. Elaeocarpus trichopetalus Merr. & Quisumb.
  455. Elaeocarpus trichophyllus A.C.Sm.
  456. Elaeocarpus triflorus Merr.
  457. Elaeocarpus truncatus Weibel
  458. Elaeocarpus tuasivicus Christoph.
  459. Elaeocarpus tuberculatus Roxb.
  460. Elaeocarpus undulatus Warb.
  461. Elaeocarpus urophyllus Merr. & Quisumb.
  462. Elaeocarpus vaccinioides F.Muell. ex Brongn. & Gris
  463. Elaeocarpus valetonii Hochr.
  464. Elaeocarpus validus R.Knuth
  465. Elaeocarpus variabilis Zmarzty
  466. Elaeocarpus varunua Buch.-Ham. ex Mast.
  467. Elaeocarpus venosus C.B.Rob.
  468. Elaeocarpus venustus Bedd.
  469. Elaeocarpus verheijenii Weibel
  470. Elaeocarpus verruculosus DC.
  471. Elaeocarpus versicolor Elmer
  472. Elaeocarpus verticillatus Elmer
  473. Elaeocarpus vieillardii Brongn. & Gris
  474. Elaeocarpus viguieri Gagnep.
  475. Elaeocarpus vitiensis Gillespie
  476. Elaeocarpus weibelianus Tirel
  477. Elaeocarpus weibelii (Zmarzty) Shareef, S.P.Mathew & Shaju
  478. Elaeocarpus whartonensis A.C.Sm.
  479. Elaeocarpus williamsianus Guymer
  480. Elaeocarpus womersleyi Weibel
  481. Elaeocarpus wrayi King
  482. Elaeocarpus xanthodactylus A.C.Sm.
  483. Elaeocarpus yateensis Guillaumin
  484. Elaeocarpus zambalensis Elmer

More Than Just a Pretty Fruit

While the vibrant blue fruits of many Elaeocarpus species are undoubtedly eye-catching, the genus offers much more than just aesthetic appeal. Many species have played, and continue to play, vital roles in the lives of people across the globe.

  • Food: The fruits of several species, such as Elaeocarpus angustifolius and Elaeocarpus bancroftii, are edible and have been a traditional food source for Indigenous communities.
  • Medicine: Some species are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. For example, Elaeocarpus sylvestris has been used in traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine.
  • Timber: Several Elaeocarpus species are valued for their timber, which is used in construction and furniture making.
  • Environmental Significance: Elaeocarpus trees play crucial roles in their ecosystems, providing habitat and food for a variety of animals. They also help to prevent soil erosion and maintain water quality.

The Future of Elaeocarpus

Despite their importance, many Elaeocarpus species face threats due to habitat loss, climate change, and over-exploitation. It’s crucial that we recognize the value of these plants and take steps to conserve them for future generations.

As someone deeply passionate about the natural world, I believe it’s our responsibility to protect the biodiversity of our planet. The Elaeocarpus genus, with its remarkable diversity and ecological significance, deserves our attention and conservation efforts.

I hope that by sharing my fascination with Elaeocarpus, I can inspire others to appreciate the beauty and importance of these remarkable plants. Let’s work together to ensure that future generations can continue to marvel at the vibrant blue fruits and the ecological wonders of this incredible genus.

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