Elaeocarpus obovatus

Botanical Description

Elaeocarpus obovatus is a large evergreen tree in the south of its range, though it becomes smaller towards the north of its range, eventually becoming more shrub-like. Older trees are strongly buttressed[ 365 Title Flora of New South Wales Publication Author Website http://plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/floraonline.htm Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description An on-line resource giving a brief botanical description of all the native plants of New South Wales, their habitat and range, together with diagrams and photographs of the plants. , 713 Title Australian Tropical Rainforest Plants Publication Author Website http://www.anbg.gov.au/cpbr/cd-keys/rfk/index.html Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description An online resource giving botanical information, and a little bit about plant usage, for over 2,700 species of plants found in the Australian rainforest. ]. The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a food and source of beads. It can be grown in shelterbelts.