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Elaeocarpus angustifolius

Blue Marble Tree, Blue Fig
Other regional names: Blue Quandong
  • Blue Quandong
Also known as: Aceratium ganitrie Hassk. +17 more
  • Aceratium ganitrie Hassk.
  • Elaeocarpus baclayanensis Elmer
  • Elaeocarpus baclyensis Elmer
  • Elaeocarpus crenatus (Raf.) Merr.
  • Elaeocarpus cyanocarpus Maingay ex Mast.
  • Elaeocarpus dolichopetalus Merr.
  • Elaeocarpus drymophilus Domin
  • Elaeocarpus faurensis Hemsl.
  • Elaeocarpus fauroensis Hemsl.
  • Elaeocarpus ganitrus F.Muell.
  • Elaeocarpus grandis F.Muell.
  • Elaeocarpus hebridarum Knuth
  • Elaeocarpus major (Hochr.) Knuth
  • Elaeocarpus major Kunth
  • Elaeocarpus muelleranus Schltr.
  • Elaeocarpus muellerianus Schltr.
  • Elaeocarpus novoguineensis Warb.
  • Elaeocarpus parkinsonii Warb.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Elaeocarpaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.

Elaeocarpus angustifolius (commonly known as Blue marble tree or Blue-Fig) is a tree belonging to the Elaeocarpaceae family. Found natively in Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, Australasia, and the Pacific, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Elaeocarpus genus, encompassing over 450 species globally. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA, PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, China, Indo-China, Malesia, Papuasia, Southwestern Pacific
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Cambodia, China South-Central, China Southeast, Hainan, Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Northern Territory, Philippines, Queensland, Santa Cruz Is., Solomon Is., Sulawesi, Sumatera, Thailand, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Wallis-Futuna Is.

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Hawaii, Samoa
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms

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