Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 514 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000581073
Common Names
- Calophyllum calaba
- Calaba Calophyllum
- Calaba-wood
Synonyms
- Calophyllum burmanni Wight [unknown]
- Calophyllum burmanni parvifolium Wight [unknown]
- Calophyllum retusum Wall. ex Planch. & Triana [unknown]
Description
Calophyllum calaba (also called Calaba 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 calaba 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 calaba var. australianum (F.Muell. ex Vesque) P.F.Stevens
Calophyllum calaba var. bracteatum (Wight) P.F.Stevens
Calophyllum calaba var. cuneatum (Symington ex M.R.Hend. & Wyatt-Sm.) P.F.Stevens
Calophyllum calaba var. worthingtonii P.F.Stevens
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calophyllum calaba has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are very small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calophyllum calaba 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 calaba
Calophyllum calaba is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Calophyllum calaba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calophyllum calaba?
Calophyllum calaba
What is the natural habitat of Calophyllum calaba?
It is found in dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands and heathlands.
What is the height of Calophyllum calaba?
It typically grows to a height of 5–15 m (16–49 ft).
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,