Status:
valid
Authors:
Wight & Arn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Ind. Orient. : 157 (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000664998
Common Names
- Panicled Elaeodendron
- Panicled Holly
- Panicled Holly-tree
Synonyms
- Cassine paniculata (Wight & Arn.) Lobr.-Callen [unknown]
Description
Elaeodendron paniculatum (also called Panicled Elaeodendron, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen tree or shrub that is native to South Africa. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 10 m tall. Its leaves are leathery, dark green, and have a glossy sheen. It is found in forest margins, bushveld, and along streams in its native region.
Uses & Benefits
Elaeodendron paniculatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Elaeodendron paniculatum is a yellow, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.
Cultivation and Propagation
Elaeodendron paniculatum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and should be fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Elaeodendron paniculatum
Elaeodendron paniculatum can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.
Elaeodendron paniculatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elaeodendron paniculatum?
Elaeodendron paniculatum
What are the common names of Elaeodendron paniculatum?
Panicled Elaeodendron
What is the natural habitat of Elaeodendron paniculatum?
Tropical rainforest
Species in the Elaeodendron genus
Elaeodendron anjouanense,
Elaeodendron australe,
Elaeodendron brachycremastron,
Elaeodendron buchananii,
Elaeodendron croceum,
Elaeodendron cunninghamii,
Elaeodendron curtipendulum,
Elaeodendron ehrenbergii,
Elaeodendron ellipticum,
Elaeodendron fruticosum,
Elaeodendron glaucum,
Elaeodendron gymnosporoides,
Elaeodendron humbertii,
Elaeodendron kamerunense,
Elaeodendron lanceolatum,
Elaeodendron laneanum,
Elaeodendron lycioides,
Elaeodendron matabelicum,
Elaeodendron melanocarpum,
Elaeodendron nitidulum,
Elaeodendron orientale,
Elaeodendron paniculatum,
Elaeodendron papillosum,
Elaeodendron pauciflorum,
Elaeodendron pilosum,
Elaeodendron pininsulare,
Elaeodendron schinoides,
Elaeodendron schlechterianum,
Elaeodendron schweinfurthianum,
Elaeodendron trachycladum,
Elaeodendron transvaalense,
Elaeodendron vaccinioides,
Elaeodendron viburnifolium,
Elaeodendron vitiense,
Elaeodendron xylocarpum,
Elaeodendron bupleuroides,
Elaeodendron nipense,
Elaeodendron aquifolium,
Elaeodendron parvifolium,
Species in the Celastraceae family
Acanthothamnus aphyllus,
Allocassine laurifolia,
Anthodon decussatus,
Anthodon panamense,
Apatophyllum constablei,
Apatophyllum flavovirens,
Apatophyllum macgillivrayi,
Apatophyllum olsenii,
Apatophyllum teretifolium,
Apodostigma pallens,
Arnicratea cambodiana,
Arnicratea ferruginea,
Bequaertia mucronata,
Brassiantha pentamera,
Brassiantha hedraiantheroides,
Brexia alaticarpa,
Brexia australis,
Brexia madagascariensis,
Brexia marioniae,
Brexiella cymosa,
Brexiella ilicifolia,
Campylostemon angolense,
Campylostemon bequaertii,
Campylostemon danckelmannianus,
Campylostemon laurentii,
Campylostemon lindequistianus,
Campylostemon mitophorus,
Campylostemon warneckeanum,
Canotia holacantha,
Canotia wendtii,
Cassine albens,
Cassine balae,
Cassine burkeana,
Cassine congylos,
Cassine grossa,
Cassine kedarnathii,
Cassine koordersii,
Cassine megaphylla,
Cassine micrantha,
Cassine obiensis,
Cassine parvifolia,
Cassine peragua,
Cassine kamurensis,
Catha edulis,
Celastrus aculeatus,
Celastrus angulata,
Celastrus australis,
Celastrus caseariifolius,
Celastrus cuneatus,
Celastrus flagellaris,