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Elaeocarpaceae family

Olivnut Family

11 catalogue species · Order Oxalidales

The Elaeocarpaceae family (Olivnut Family) is a botanical family placed in the order Oxalidales. In the SASYA catalogue it spans 11 species across 2 genera. Its members are predominantly trees. Well-represented genera include Elaeocarpus and Muntingia. Several members are valued in traditional medicine. Familiar examples include Blue Quandong, Munro's Marble Tree and Wild olive tree.

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Field identification keys

Compare several features together. These are typical family patterns; individual species can vary. Observe without tasting or handling unfamiliar plants.

Stem cross-section
Round
Leaf type
Simple
Flower symmetry
Actinomorphic
Fruit
Drupe
Distinctive marker
Petals fringed with fine comb-like teeth along the edge, hanging in dangling racemes; ridged seed-stones of some genera are strung as rudraksha beads.

Familiar members: Singapore Cherry · Lily Of The Valley Tree · Karai · Dandale · Bike

Species in Elaeocarpaceae

11 of 11 species

Native status is regional. Range tags distinguish Kew WCVP dataset matches from individual reviews. Pet-filter records report no known toxicity to cats and dogs; some sources cover a genus or cultivar. Review the source context. Missing values are excluded, and no rating establishes suitability to eat or freedom from other hazards.

Elaeocarpaceae species, origin and reviewed pet status
Botanical nameCommon & regional namesOrigin & reviewed pet status
Muntingia calaburaSingapore Cherry

Bird's cherry / Cotton Candy berry / Calabur / Jam tree / Manzanil

  • தேன் பழம் · சிங்கப்பூர் செர்ரி (ta) · ten pazham
  • Nakkaraegu (te)
  • ಗಸಗಸೆ ಹಣ್ಣಿನ ಮರ (kn)
+2 languages
  • ജമൈക്കൻ ചെറി (ml)
  • पांचारा (mr) · Paanchara
Introduced: India ↗
Kew dataset

Kew WCVP dataset; accepted-name match. Dataset matching is separate from an individual regional review. Recorded worldwide native range: Mexico to S. Trop. America.

Elaeocarpus lanceolatusLily Of The Valley Tree
    Not listed native: India ↗
    Kew dataset

    Kew WCVP dataset; listed synonym of Elaeocarpus grandiflorus. Dataset matching is separate from an individual regional review. Recorded worldwide native range: Indo-China to Malesia. Not listed native does not establish introduction or absence from India.

    Elaeocarpus serratusKarai

    Wild olive tree / Ceylon Olive

    • Karai, Karamaram, Olan karai (ta)
    • Athakunge, Beegada mara, Beejada mara (te)
    • ಅಥಕುಂಗೆ · ಕ್ಯಾಸತ್ತೆ (kn) · Athakunge, Kyaasatte
    +1 languages
    • Avi, Avil, Karamavu, Kara (ml)
    Native: Assam, India ↗
    Kew dataset

    Kew WCVP dataset; accepted-name match. Dataset matching is separate from an individual regional review. Recorded worldwide native range: W. & S. India, Sri Lanka, Assam to Bangledesh.

    Elaeocarpus tuberculatusDandale

    Warty Marble Tree

    • ದಂಡಲೆ · ದಂಡೆಲೆ (kn) · Dandale, dandele Mara
    • Badraksham, Rudraksham, Pahumban (ml)
    Native: Andaman Is., India ↗
    Kew dataset

    Kew WCVP dataset; accepted-name match. Dataset matching is separate from an individual regional review. Recorded worldwide native range: W. & S. India, Andaman Is., Bangladesh to Myanmar, Jawa.

    Elaeocarpus variabilisBike

    South Indian Marble Tree

    • bike, bikki, hanaltadi (kn)
    • kattakara, malamkara, malankara (ml)
    • kasa (mr)
    Native: India ↗
    Kew dataset

    Kew WCVP dataset; accepted-name match. Dataset matching is separate from an individual regional review. Recorded worldwide native range: India (Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu).

    Elaeocarpus munroniiMunro's Marble Tree
    • കൽരുദ്രാക്ഷം (ml) · Elaeocarpus munronii
    Not yet reviewed
    Elaeocarpus serratus var. weibeliiAvi

    Wild olive tree / Ceylon Olive

    • Karai, Karamaram, Olan karai (ta)
    • Athakunge, Beegada mara, Beejada mara (te)
    • ಅಥಕುಂಗೆ · ಕ್ಯಾಸತ್ತೆ (kn) · Athakunge, Kyaasatte
    +1 languages
    • Avi, Avil, Karamavu (ml)
    Native: India ↗
    Kew dataset

    Kew WCVP dataset; listed synonym of Elaeocarpus weibelii. Dataset matching is separate from an individual regional review. Recorded worldwide native range: SW. India (Karnataka, Kerala).

    Elaeocarpus tectoriusVikki Pazham
    • Vikki pazham, Bikkannu (ta)
    Native: Andaman Is., Assam, India ↗
    Kew dataset

    Kew WCVP dataset; accepted-name match. Dataset matching is separate from an individual regional review. Recorded worldwide native range: Indian Subcontinent to Indo-China.

    Elaeocarpus angustifoliusRudraksh

    Blue Quandong

    • रुद्राक्ष (hi) · Rudraksh, rudraksh
    • रुद्राक्ष (ne) · Rudraakshya
    Not listed native: India ↗
    Kew dataset

    Kew WCVP dataset; accepted-name match. Dataset matching is separate from an individual regional review. Recorded worldwide native range: China (Yunnan, Guangxi) to Malesia and SW. Pacific. Not listed native does not establish introduction or absence from India.

    Elaeocarpus glandulosusKasa

    South Indian Marble Tree / Jew's plum

    • bike, bikki, hanaltadi, hanillatade, hennalalade (kn)
    • kattakara, malamkara, malankara (ml)
    • kasa (mr)
    +1 languages
    • malankarai (ta)
    Native: India ↗
    Kew dataset

    Kew WCVP dataset; accepted-name match. Dataset matching is separate from an individual regional review. Recorded worldwide native range: W. & S. India.

    Elaeocarpus gausseniiElaeocarpus gaussenii
      Native: India ↗
      Kew dataset

      Kew WCVP dataset; accepted-name match. Dataset matching is separate from an individual regional review. Recorded worldwide native range: SW. & S. India.

      Key pattern

      Alternate, toothed simple leaves that often turn bright red singly with age rather than all together in autumn; fringed, tassel-like petals with finely cut, comb-like edges hang in dangling racemes.

      The fringed, lace-edged petals identify the family at a glance; the hard-shelled, ridged seed-stones of some genera (Elaeocarpus) are strung as prayer beads (rudraksha).

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      Family identification method

      To check whether a plant belongs to Elaeocarpaceae, compare the leaf arrangement, leaf type, flower symmetry, fruit type, and one distinctive marker together. A single feature can mislead; the family pattern is the combination.

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      Typical leaf characters

      Characters typical of the family — individual species can vary.

      Typical flower & fruit

      Typical of the family — flowering plants only; species can vary.

      Families that can look similar

      Combretaceae

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      Piperaceae

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      Moraceae

      Compare against Moraceae when the plant shares similar leaves, flowers, or fruit. Confirm by checking the full family pattern.

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      Lauraceae

      Compare against Lauraceae when the plant shares similar leaves, flowers, or fruit. Confirm by checking the full family pattern.

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