Elaeocarpus serratus (Ceylon Olive) - Image 4

Botanical name: Elaeocarpus serratus

Common name: Ceylon Olive

Family: Elaeocarpaceae

Origin: Southeast Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 10-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWhite, off-white flowersEdible plantPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.
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