Calophyllum apetalum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
apetalum
ID:
581695
Status:
valid
Authors:
Willd.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1811
Citation Micro:
Mag. Neuesten Entdeck. Gesammten Naturk. Ges. Naturf. Freunde Berlin 5: 79 (1811)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000581027
Common Names
- Calophyllum apetalum
- Apetalum Calophyllum
- Calophyllum Apetalum
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- Calophyllum calaboides G.Don [unknown]
- Calophyllum decipiens Wight [unknown]
- Calophyllum wightianum Wall. ex Planch. & Triana [unknown]
Description
Calophyllum apetalum (also called Apetalous Calophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Clusiaceae. It is native to China and Vietnam. It grows in evergreen forests and wet places.
Uses & Benefits
Calophyllum apetalum is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food coloring agent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Calophyllum apetalum are small, white and star-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calophyllum apetalum is a tropical tree that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium.
Where to Find Calophyllum apetalum
Calophyllum apetalum is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Calophyllum apetalum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calophyllum apetalum?
Calophyllum apetalum
What is the common name of Calophyllum apetalum?
Apetalum Calophyllum
What is the family of Calophyllum apetalum?
Clusiaceae
Species in the Calophyllum genus
Calophyllum acidus, Calophyllum acutiputamen, Calophyllum aerarium, Calophyllum alboramulum, Calophyllum amblyphyllum, Calophyllum andersonii, Calophyllum angulare, Calophyllum apetalum, Calophyllum archipelagi, Calophyllum ardens, Calophyllum articulatum, Calophyllum aurantiacum, Calophyllum aureobrunnescens, Calophyllum aureum, Calophyllum austroindicum, Calophyllum balansae, Calophyllum banyengii, Calophyllum bicolor, Calophyllum biflorum, Calophyllum bifurcatum, Calophyllum blancoi, Calophyllum brachyphyllum, Calophyllum bracteatum, Calophyllum brasiliense, Calophyllum brassii, Calophyllum calaba, Calophyllum calcicola, Calophyllum caledonicum, Calophyllum canum, Calophyllum carrii, Calophyllum castaneum, Calophyllum caudatum, Calophyllum celebicum, Calophyllum cerasiferum, Calophyllum ceriferum, Calophyllum chapelieri, Calophyllum clemensiorum, Calophyllum collinum, Calophyllum comorense, Calophyllum complanatum, Calophyllum confertum, Calophyllum confusum, Calophyllum cordato-oblongum, Calophyllum coriaceum, Calophyllum costatum, Calophyllum costulatum, Calophyllum cucullatum, Calophyllum cuneifolium, Calophyllum dasypodium, Calophyllum depressinervosum,
Species in the Calophyllaceae family
Calophyllum acidus, Calophyllum acutiputamen, Calophyllum aerarium, Calophyllum alboramulum, Calophyllum amblyphyllum, Calophyllum andersonii, Calophyllum angulare, Calophyllum apetalum, Calophyllum archipelagi, Calophyllum ardens, Calophyllum articulatum, Calophyllum aurantiacum, Calophyllum aureobrunnescens, Calophyllum aureum, Calophyllum austroindicum, Calophyllum balansae, Calophyllum banyengii, Calophyllum bicolor, Calophyllum biflorum, Calophyllum bifurcatum, Calophyllum blancoi, Calophyllum brachyphyllum, Calophyllum bracteatum, Calophyllum brasiliense, Calophyllum brassii, Calophyllum calaba, Calophyllum calcicola, Calophyllum caledonicum, Calophyllum canum, Calophyllum carrii, Calophyllum castaneum, Calophyllum caudatum, Calophyllum celebicum, Calophyllum cerasiferum, Calophyllum ceriferum, Calophyllum chapelieri, Calophyllum clemensiorum, Calophyllum collinum, Calophyllum comorense, Calophyllum complanatum, Calophyllum confertum, Calophyllum confusum, Calophyllum cordato-oblongum, Calophyllum coriaceum, Calophyllum costatum, Calophyllum costulatum, Calophyllum cucullatum, Calophyllum cuneifolium, Calophyllum dasypodium, Calophyllum depressinervosum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2693202: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.