Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
carrii
ID:
581750

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.F.Stevens

Source:
cmp

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Austral. J. Bot. 22: 360 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000581082

Common Names

  • Calophyllum carrii
  • Carr's Calophyllum
  • Carr's-wood

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Description

Calophyllum carrii (also called Carrii Calophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Clusiaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Calophyllum carrii 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 carrii var. longigemmatum P.F.Stevens

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calophyllum carrii has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are very small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calophyllum carrii is a slow-growing evergreen tree. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or grafting. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Grafting is best done in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. The scion should be taken from a healthy plant and grafted onto a compatible rootstock.

Where to Find Calophyllum carrii

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

Calophyllum carrii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calophyllum carrii?

Calophyllum carrii

What is the common name of Calophyllum carrii?

Carri's Calophyllum

What type of environment does Calophyllum carrii prefer?

Calophyllum carrii prefers warm, dry climates with plenty of sunlight.

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-2693256: Based on the initial data import
Peter F. Stevens (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.F.Stevens' in the authors string.