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Revision as of 23:58, 17 July 2024
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Celastrales |
| Family: | Celastraceae |
| Genus: | Elaeodendron |
| Species: | E. laneanum
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| Elaeodendron laneanum A.H.Moore
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Elaeodendron laneanum, commonly known as the Bermuda olivewood, is a species of tree in the family Celastraceae that is endemic to Bermuda. It is considered an endangered species.
Distribution and habitat
Endemic to Bermuda, E. laneanum has a patchy distribution across the main island. The original habitat of this species, forested valleys and hillsides, has largely been cleared for agriculture. The remaining natural range of this species can mainly be found in Walsingham Tract, however, it is widely used as an ornamental plant and can be found in parks and gardens across Bermuda.[1][3]
Description
Elaeodendron laneanum is an evergreen tree growing 8–14 m (26–46 ft) tall with a thick, smooth trunk. The leaves are glossy above with a toothed margin, light green when young and darkening as they mature. The flowers are small, greenish-white in colour, and occur in clusters at the tips of branches and develop into small yellowish-green fruits.[3]
Uses
The bark of E. laneanum was used by early colonists to tan leather. Easily grown from seed, it is now used extensively as an ornamental plant across Bermuda and as a street tree in the city of Hamilton, Bermuda.[1][3]
References
- ^ a b c Copeland, A.; Roberts, A. (2016). "Elaeodendron laneanum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T33221A101378462. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T33221A101378462.en. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ^ "Elaeodendron laneanum A.H.Moore". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ^ a b c "Olivewood". Government of Bermuda Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Archived from the original on 17 July 2024. Retrieved 17 July 2024.