Elaeocarpus grandiflorus (Cultivated)

Elaeocarpus grandiflorus J. E. Smith (syn: Elaeocarpus grandiflorus var. angustifolius Gagnep.; Monocera grandiflora (J. E. Sm.) Hook.; Perinka grandiflora (J. E. Sm.) Rafin.);

Java, peninsular Malaysia (Kedah, Pahan, Selangor), Myanmar [Burma]
(widespread), Philippines (Busuanga), Laos, Vietnam as per Catalogue of Life;

As per efi thread:

Elaeocarpus hainanensis has leaf-like bracts (below the flowers) which are persistent – FOC description mentions that. E. grandiflorus flowers lack these bracts, as can be seen from images of the species on the web:

https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/2/8/2870

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Tree For ID : Sri Lanka : 110713 : AK-1 : Attachments (2). 3 posts by 2 authors.
A medium sized tree seen growing wild at a tea estate in Sri Lanka on 17/11/2010.
White flowers seen.
Could be Elaeocarpus?

Elaeocarpus hainanensis

Yes the leaves here are different and very broad.

You mean it is E. grandiflora

References:
Catalogue of Life Useful Tropical Plants Flora Fauna Web Monaco Nature Encyclopedia

Updated on September 20, 2026

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