Thursday, August 18, 2011

Blue Quandong (Elaeocarpus angustifolius)

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Elaeocarpus angustifolius
Common Names: Quandong, White; Quandong, Silver; Silver Quandong; Coolan; Quandong; White Quandong; Indian Oil Fruit; Genitri; Fig, Blue; Cooloon; Brush Quandong; Brisbane Quandong; Blueberry Ash; Blue Quandong; Blue Fig; Ash, Blueberry; Quandong, Blue; Caloon

The Blue Quandong is a fast growing secondary successional tree. It produces masses of flowers (about 3-4 times a year) followed by fruit. The Quandong is a major food source for animals in the rainforest, especially flying foxes.

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