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
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.
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,