Calophyllum comorense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
comorense
ID:
581765
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Perrier
Source:
cmp
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Mém. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 24: 78 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000581097
Common Names
- Calophyllum comorense
- Comoro Calophyllum
- Comoro-wood
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calophyllum comorense (also called Alexandrian laurel, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Calophyllaceae. It is a medium-sized evergreen tree, growing up to 20 m tall. It is native to Madagascar, Comoros, and the Mascarene Islands. It is found in lowland and montane rainforest, and in coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Calophyllum comorense is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, skin diseases, and rheumatism. It is also used for making furniture and as a fuelwood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calophyllum comorense is white to pink, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calophyllum comorense is a species of tree native to the Comoros Islands. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 25°F (-4°C). It should be pruned to keep it in shape and should be fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Calophyllum comorense
Calophyllum comorense is found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Calophyllum comorense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calophyllum comorense?
Calophyllum comorense
What is the common name of Calophyllum comorense?
Comoros Calophyllum
What type of environment does Calophyllum comorense prefer?
Calophyllum comorense prefers warm, humid environments with bright, indirect 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-2693270: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.