學名：Elaeocarpus sylvestris

Family name: Elaeocarpaceae

Scientific name: Elaeocarpus sylvestris

 

　　半落葉性喬木，常見於台灣中低海拔森林中，樹型有如大傘般展開，相當優美，常被作為庭園樹、行道樹。杜英一年四季常有紅色老葉高掛枝頭，是高價值之觀賞植物。杜英的果實有如橄欖，可食用或用來製作肥皂及潤滑油；木材適合作為栽培香菇的段材，外皮則可作為染料，用途相當廣泛。眼前的這棵杜英，樹型高大，根盤錯結，是台灣平地相當少見的情況。

 

 

　　A semi-deciduous tree, Common elaeocarp is found in mid- to lowaltititude forests. Common elaeocarp has an umbrella-like, elegant canopy and is planted as a shade tree. Its edible fruit, resembling an olive, can be used to make soap and lubricant oil. Its timber is used to cultivate mushrooms.