Ceylon Olive Live Plant (Elaeocarpus Serratus)

Common Name

Indian Olive, Ceylon Olive

Botanical Name

Elaeocarpus serratus

General Information

The Ceylon Olive Plant, a tropical evergreen tree in the Elaeocarpaceae family, originates from East Asia, including India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Known for its flavorful fruit and medicinal properties, it grows up to 18 meters. The fruit has a meaty, subacid flavor that is delicious when eaten fresh, cooked, added to curries, or pickled like olives.

Healthy Benefits

• Nutritional Value: Provides essential nutrients for health.
• Medicinal Use: Utilized in herbal medicine to treat various ailments.
• Digestive Aid: Subacid nature supports digestion and soothes digestive issues.
• Antioxidant Properties: May combat free radicals to promote cellular health.

Growing Info

• Bloom/Fruit: 4–5 years
• Maintenance Required: Moderate
• Care and Planting: Thrives in tropical regions with ample sunlight and well-drained soil. Regular watering and pruning encourage healthy growth.

Uses/Benefits

The fruit can be consumed raw or cooked and is commonly used in curries or pickled, similar to olives. Known for its medicinal qualities, the tree is also harvested for use in traditional treatments.