Elaeocarpus grandiflorus J.E Smith
(Efloraofinda, 2018)
Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Famili: Elaeocarpaceae
Genus: Elaeocarpus
Species: Elaeocarpus grandiflorus
Common Name
Anyang-anyang
Habit
Tree
Description
Elaeocarpus grandiflorus is an evergreen tree that can grow up to
25 metres tall.
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine.
It is commonly grown as an ornamental. The seed of most species in this genus
is covered by a hard, woody shell and can be very slow and erratic to
germinate, sometimes taking 2 years or more. Filing down the shell, or cracking
it (being very careful not to damage the seed) in order to allow the ingress of
moisture can help to greatly speed up germination. Sow the seed in containers
in light shade. When the seedlings are large enough to handle, prick them out
into individual pots and grow them on until large enough to plant out. Cuttings of almost ripe shoots, in a sandy soil in a frame. The leaves should
be left on the stem. Many species strike readily from cuttings (Useful Tropical, 2019)
Distribution
India and Southeas Asia, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos,
Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines
Benefit
Previous studies show that E. grandiflorus possesses antibacterial
(Rahman et al., 1998), anti-diuretic (Van Der Woerd, 1950) and antiviral
(Kurokawa et al., 1993; Nawawi et al., 1999; Xu et al., 1996) activities. Water
extract of leaves, fruit and twigs of E. grandiflorus has been traditionally
used to treat diabetic patients while none of scientific data is available.
Tannin, geraniin and 3, 4, 5-trimethoxy geraniin have been isolated from E.
grandiflorus leaves (Bualee et all, 2007).
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