Elaeocarpus serratus
Ceylon Olive
Also known as: Elaeocarpus adenophyllus Wall. +8 more
- Elaeocarpus adenophyllus Wall.
- Elaeocarpus barnardii Burkill
- Elaeocarpus cuneatus Wight
- Elaeocarpus malabaricus Oken
- Elaeocarpus monogynus Murray
- Elaeocarpus perim-kara DC.
- Elaeocarpus perincara Buch.-Ham.
- Misipus serratus (L.) Raf.
- Monocera serrata (L.) Turcz.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Elaeocarpaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Naturally occurring in Tropical Asia, Elaeocarpus serratus (commonly known as Ceylon-olive) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Elaeocarpaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka
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)
Caroline Is., Mauritius, Réunion