Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
brasiliense
ID:
581726

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cambess.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. Merid. 1: 321 (1828)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000581058

Common Names

  • Calophyllum brasiliense
  • Brazilian Calophyllum
  • Brazilian-wood

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Synonyms

  • Calophyllum brasiliense burchellii Vesque [unknown]
  • Calophyllum brasiliense elongatum Engl. [unknown]
  • Calophyllum brasiliense gardneri Vesque [unknown]
  • Calophyllum brasiliense mariae (Planch. & Triana) Vesque [unknown]
  • Calophyllum brasiliense spruceana Vesque [unknown]
  • Calophyllum ellipticum Rusby [unknown]
  • Calophyllum lucidum Benth. [unknown]
  • Calophyllum mariae Planch. & Triana [unknown]
  • Calophyllum piaroanum A.Castillo & C.Gil [unknown]
  • Calophyllum revolutum Rich. ex Vesque [unknown]
  • Calophyllum brasilinse wrightii Vesque [unknown]

Description

Calophyllum brasiliense (also called Brazilian 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 brasiliense 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Calophyllum brasiliense var. antillanum (Britton) Standl.
Calophyllum brasiliense var. rekoi (Standl.) Standl.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calophyllum brasiliense 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 brasiliense is a perennial tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Calophyllum brasiliense

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

Calophyllum brasiliense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calophyllum brasiliense?

Calophyllum brasiliense

What is the family of Calophyllum brasiliense?

Guttiferae

What is the common name of Calophyllum brasiliense?

Brazilian Calophyllum

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,

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