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Elaeocarpus angustifolius, Elaeocarpus grandiflorus, Elaeocarpus bancroftii Family: Elaeocarpaceae Elaeocarpus Origin: Queensland, Australia A medium size tree with a dense crown of foliage, and an approximately conical form. The masses of white and sometimes pinkish flowers are arranged in rows along the branchlets. They are cup-shaped with a fringed edge, giving them the dainty appearance of small hanging skirts, hence the attractive common name of 'Fairy Petticoats'. These small flowers, about 1" long, have an unusual liquorice scent. Fruit is drupe, purple/blue, ovoid, with a thin layer of flesh. The flowers are followed by shiny cobalt blue fruit with elegantly tuberculed stone. The stones are used in India as necklaces, stained or set in gold. They are particularly important in rosaries worn by Hindu mendicants, followers of Shiva, as they afford assistance to the attainment of Heaven and Shiva’s company. Another name - Rudraksha tree - has been given a very special place and it is credited with mystical and divine properties. It is said that the seed contains the secrets of entire evolution of the cosmos within it (beads are generally used with Shiva mantra) and the plant is originated from the tear drops of Lord Shiva... It is an ideal tree for the garden as it needs little maintenance to thrive, surviving well in low nutrient and dry soils (although it performs best when well watered). This species grows in a range of light intensities, from shade through to full sun. Close related species - Elaeocarpus ganitrus (Rudraksha). Read more about this plant. Link to this plant: http://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/elaeocarpus_angustifolius&language=ru.htm

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