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Elaeocarpus grandiflorus
Mala, Fairy Petticoat, Lily of The Valley Tree
| Species Name | Elaeocarpus grandiflorus |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Mala, Fairy Petticoat, Lily of The Valley Tree |
| Family | Elaeocarpaceae |
| Genus | Elaeocarpus |
| Taxonomic Synonyms/Past Names | |
| Taxonomic Notes |
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Species Information
1. Description
- Small to medium-sized evergreen tree growing up to 20 m tall. Leaves 6-18 cm long, lanceolate, pinkish when young and turning red when mature before dropping, margins toothed. Flowers 1.5-2.5 cm long, with pinkish-red sepals and white fringed petals, pendulous and in clusters. Fruits 2.5-4 cm long, ellipsoid, green, pendulous and with a hard-ellipsoid stone. Both flowers and fruits are attractive.
2. Tree Size
Large (>15 m)
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3. Full Distribution
- Myanmar, Thailand, Indochina, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Java, Bali, Borneo, and the Philippines
4. Habitat and Ecology
- Lowland to hill forests up to 1500m elevation, sometimes along streams
5. Altitude (in meters)
- In Peninsular Malaysia, E. grandiflorus is locally known from Kedah, where it is found in lowland forests to lower montane forests at about 100-1500 m altitude
6. Landscape Type
Small Urban Green Spaces
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Blue-green Corridors (0)
Small Urban Green Spaces (1)
Coastal Fronts (0)
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7. IUCN Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
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8. Malaysian Red List from MyBIS
Near Threatened
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Near Threatened (1)
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9. Are more than 100 individuals available in local nurseries?
10. How would you characterise the growth rate of this species?
Medium
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11. Does this species have an invasive root system?
No
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12. Is this species damaging or does it have staining resin or sap?
Yes
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13. Does this species produce large and/or staining fruits?
Yes
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14. Does this species produce substances in its bark, leaves, fruits and/or seeds that are poisonous or harmful to humans?
No
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15. Does this species have specific lighting requirements?
Full sun, Partial shade
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16. How would you characterise the air pollution tolerance of this species?
Medium
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17. How would you characterise the soil pollution tolerance of this species?
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18. Does this species have specific soil ph requirements?
No
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- Preferably pH +6, pH 6.2-7.0 [1]
19. Does this species have specialised habitat requirements?
No
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20. Does this species occur/survive in habitats prone to saltwater intrusion?
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21. Does this species occur/survive at locations that experience high temperatures?
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22. Can this species tolerate inundation for >1 month?
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23. Can this species tolerate water absence for >1 month?
Yes
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- Specimens at Kepong Botanic Gardens, Selangor, were tolerant of dry spells lasting three weeks and should be able to survive for one month.
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24. Can this species tolerate storm conditions (e.g., strong winds)?
Yes
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25. Does this species have specific humidity requirements?
No
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No (1)
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26. Is this species highly prone to predation, parasitism, and/or disease?
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27. Please provide any additional information for this species in the context of climate change resilience and/or vulnerability.
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28. Does this species have biodiversity value (e.g., provides food or habitat, or increases landscape connectivity for urban fauna)?
Yes
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29. Does this species have cultural value or provide products that are of some use to humans?
Yes
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- Has medicinal uses for treating ulcers and stomach pain [1]
Contributors: anonymous
Last Updated: 2023-03-15
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