Elaeodendron australe
Vent.
Celastraceae
This name is not universally accepted. We have followed the treatment in African Plant Database[
328- Title
- African Flowering Plants Database
- Publication
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- Author
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- Website
- http://www.ville-ge.ch/musinfo/bd/cjb/africa/recherche.php
- Publisher
- Conservatoire et Jardin Botaniques.
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Contains information on over 150,000 plant names (including synonyms) giving a description and habitat, plus a distribution map.
] and others, but some botanists are rejecting the Genus name Elaeodendron and are merging it with Cassine[
451- Title
- Flora Malesiana Series 1
- Publication
-
- Author
- Various
- Website
- http://www.archive.org
- Publisher
- Nationaal Herbarium Nederiand, Universiteit Leiden branch
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A massive treatment of the plants of the Malaysian Archipelago. Much of it has been made available to download from the Internet
]. In that case, this species will be Cassine australis (Vent.) Kuntze[
K- Title
- Plants for a Future
- Author
- Ken Fern
- Description
- Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips.
].
Cassine australis (Vent.) Kuntze
Cassine integrifolia (Tratt.) Domin
Elaeodendron integrifolium Sweet
Common Name:
General Information
Elaeodendron australe is an evergreen shrub or a small tree that can grow up to 12 metres tall. The bole can be 20 - 30cm in diameter[
365- Title
- Flora of New South Wales
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/floraonline.htm
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An on-line resource giving a brief botanical description of all the native plants of New South Wales, their habitat and range, together with diagrams and photographs of the plants.
,
549- Title
- Flore Forestiere Du Globe
- Publication
-
- Author
- Chnacerel L.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Gauthier-Villars et Co.; Paris.
- Year
- 1920
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Written in French, a very detailed work on the timbers of the world. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a source of wood. A very ornamental plant, it can be grown in gardens[
440- Title
- Brisbane Rainforest Action and Information Network,
- Publication
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- Author
-
- Website
- http://www.brisrain.webcentral.com.au
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Information on plants in the Queensland Rainforests.
].
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
713- Title
- Australian Tropical Rainforest Plants
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://www.anbg.gov.au/cpbr/cd-keys/rfk/index.html
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An online resource giving botanical information, and a little bit about plant usage, for over 2,700 species of plants found in the Australian rainforest.
Range
Australia - New South Wales, Queensland.
Habitat
Coastal and inland rainforest[
365- Title
- Flora of New South Wales
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/floraonline.htm
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An on-line resource giving a brief botanical description of all the native plants of New South Wales, their habitat and range, together with diagrams and photographs of the plants.
]. Drier rainforests and their margins, often on the coast but also to elevations up to 1,000 metres[
694- Title
- Australian Rainforest Plants Volumes 1 - 6
- Publication
-
- Author
- Nicholson N. & H.
- Publisher
- Terania Rainforest Publishing; New South Wales.
- Year
- 2007
- ISBN
- 9-78095894-3628
- Description
- Beautiful set of booklets with a terse description of over 600 species and their habitat, often including some of their uses and notes on their cultivation, plus at least one, excellent photograph.
].
Properties
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Evergreen Tree |
| Height | 6.00 m |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Self-fertile | No |
| Cultivation Status | Ornamental, Wild |
Cultivation Details
Grows well on dry and marginal sites[
440- Title
- Brisbane Rainforest Action and Information Network,
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://www.brisrain.webcentral.com.au
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Information on plants in the Queensland Rainforests.
]. Requires a well-drained soil[
694- Title
- Australian Rainforest Plants Volumes 1 - 6
- Publication
-
- Author
- Nicholson N. & H.
- Publisher
- Terania Rainforest Publishing; New South Wales.
- Year
- 2007
- ISBN
- 9-78095894-3628
- Description
- Beautiful set of booklets with a terse description of over 600 species and their habitat, often including some of their uses and notes on their cultivation, plus at least one, excellent photograph.
]. Tolerant of maritime exposure, though it grows slowly and may become no more than a stunted shrub in very exposed positions[
694- Title
- Australian Rainforest Plants Volumes 1 - 6
- Publication
-
- Author
- Nicholson N. & H.
- Publisher
- Terania Rainforest Publishing; New South Wales.
- Year
- 2007
- ISBN
- 9-78095894-3628
- Description
- Beautiful set of booklets with a terse description of over 600 species and their habitat, often including some of their uses and notes on their cultivation, plus at least one, excellent photograph.
].
Generaly a slow-growing tree[
694- Title
- Australian Rainforest Plants Volumes 1 - 6
- Publication
-
- Author
- Nicholson N. & H.
- Publisher
- Terania Rainforest Publishing; New South Wales.
- Year
- 2007
- ISBN
- 9-78095894-3628
- Description
- Beautiful set of booklets with a terse description of over 600 species and their habitat, often including some of their uses and notes on their cultivation, plus at least one, excellent photograph.
].
Generally a dioecious species, with both male and female forms needing to be grown if fruit and seed are required, though there are forms in the north of its range with bisexual flowers[
694- Title
- Australian Rainforest Plants Volumes 1 - 6
- Publication
-
- Author
- Nicholson N. & H.
- Publisher
- Terania Rainforest Publishing; New South Wales.
- Year
- 2007
- ISBN
- 9-78095894-3628
- Description
- Beautiful set of booklets with a terse description of over 600 species and their habitat, often including some of their uses and notes on their cultivation, plus at least one, excellent photograph.
].
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
Stem bark material of this species has exhibited anti-tumour activity[
713- Title
- Australian Tropical Rainforest Plants
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://www.anbg.gov.au/cpbr/cd-keys/rfk/index.html
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An online resource giving botanical information, and a little bit about plant usage, for over 2,700 species of plants found in the Australian rainforest.
].
Other Uses
The wood is white veined, hard, close-textured. It is used especially for cabinet making[
549- Title
- Flore Forestiere Du Globe
- Publication
-
- Author
- Chnacerel L.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Gauthier-Villars et Co.; Paris.
- Year
- 1920
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Written in French, a very detailed work on the timbers of the world. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
]. Used for the manufacture of staves, oars and shingles[
440- Title
- Brisbane Rainforest Action and Information Network,
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://www.brisrain.webcentral.com.au
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Information on plants in the Queensland Rainforests.
].
Propagation
Seed - best sown fresh, it generally germinates easily though can take a number of months[
440- Title
- Brisbane Rainforest Action and Information Network,
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://www.brisrain.webcentral.com.au
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Information on plants in the Queensland Rainforests.
].
Cuttings are slow to take root[
694- Title
- Australian Rainforest Plants Volumes 1 - 6
- Publication
-
- Author
- Nicholson N. & H.
- Publisher
- Terania Rainforest Publishing; New South Wales.
- Year
- 2007
- ISBN
- 9-78095894-3628
- Description
- Beautiful set of booklets with a terse description of over 600 species and their habitat, often including some of their uses and notes on their cultivation, plus at least one, excellent photograph.
].
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Useful Tropical Plants Database 2014 by
Ken Fern,
web interface by
Ajna Fern
with help from
Richard Morris.
