Key Identification Features
- Like many native New Zealand trees, it has a distinct juvenile growth form, with interlaced branches and very small leaves.
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🌿 Identification Guide
How to Identify Elaeocarpaceae
Elaeocarpaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Oxalidales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 34 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Elaeocarpaceae Species
Elaeocarpus decipiens F.B.Forbes & Hemsl.
Elaeocarpus decipiens F.B.Forbes & Hemsl.
Elaeocarpus decipiens is an East Asian tree with colored flowers, dark fruits, a…
Elaeocarpus hookerianus Raoul
Elaeocarpus hookerianus Raoul
Elaeocarpus hookerianus (pokaka) is a cold-tolerant native New Zealand forest tr…
Tremandra stelligera R.Br. ex DC.
Tremandra stelligera R.Br. ex DC.
Tremandra stelligera is an upright sprawling flowering shrub found in south-west…
Elaeocarpus eumundi F.M.Bailey
Elaeocarpus eumundi F.M.Bailey
Elaeocarpus eumundi (Eumundi quandong) is a rainforest tree grown ornamentally, …
Tetratheca stenocarpa J.H.Willis
Tetratheca stenocarpa J.H.Willis
Tetratheca stenocarpa is a rare Victorian small shrub with lilac-pink bell flowe…
Tetratheca ericifolia Sm.
Tetratheca ericifolia Sm.
Tetratheca ericifolia Sm. is a small shrubby plant native to eastern New South W…
Tetratheca thymifolia Sm.
Tetratheca thymifolia Sm.
Tetratheca thymifolia, also called black-eyed Susan, is a small fragrant shrub f…
Tetratheca glandulosa Sm.
Tetratheca glandulosa Sm.
Tetratheca glandulosa, or glandular pink-bell, is a small Australian shrub found…
Crinodendron patagua Molina
Crinodendron patagua Molina
Crinodendron patagua Molina is a 10m tall tree with uses in production, cultivat…
Elaeocarpus reticulatus Sm.
Elaeocarpus reticulatus Sm.
Elaeocarpus reticulatus, or blueberry ash, is an Australian tree or shrub grown …
Tetratheca bauerifolia F.Muell.
Tetratheca bauerifolia F.Muell.
Tetratheca bauerifolia is a small Australian shrub that produces mauve-pink flow…
Elaeocarpus kirtonii F.Muell. ex F.M.Bailey
Elaeocarpus kirtonii F.Muell. ex F.M.Bailey
Elaeocarpus kirtonii (silver quandong) is a large Australian rainforest tree eat…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Elaeocarpaceae?
Elaeocarpaceae plants belong to the Oxalidales order in the Plantae kingdom. Like many native New Zealand trees, it has a distinct juvenile growth form, with interlaced branches and very small leaves. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Elaeocarpaceae?
Elaeocarpaceae is classified in the order Oxalidales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 34 accepted species worldwide.
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