Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
blancoi
ID:
581718

Status:
valid

Authors:
Planch. & Triana

Source:
cmp

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 4, 15: 272 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000581050

Common Names

  • Calophyllum blancoi
  • Blanco's Calophyllum
  • Blanco's-wood

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Synonyms

  • Calophyllum changii N.Robson [unknown]
  • Calophyllum ferrugineum Merr. [unknown]
  • Calophyllum flavo-cortica Elmer [unknown]
  • Calophyllum glabrum Merr. [unknown]
  • Calophyllum megistanthum Quisumb. & Merr. [unknown]
  • Calophyllum mindanaense Elmer [unknown]
  • Calophyllum pseudowallichianum Engl. [unknown]
  • Calophyllum racemosum Merr. [unknown]

Description

Calophyllum blancoi (also called Blanco's Calophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Clusiaceae. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas, and is found in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Calophyllum blancoi is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antiseptic properties. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a wood preservative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calophyllum blancoi is yellow, with a white center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small, with long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calophyllum blancoi 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 blancoi

Calophyllum blancoi is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

Calophyllum blancoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calophyllum blancoi?

Calophyllum blancoi

What is the common name of Calophyllum blancoi?

Blancoi Calophyllum

What is the family of Calophyllum blancoi?

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-2693223: Based on the initial data import
José Jerónimo Triana (1828-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Triana' in the authors string.
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.