Calophyllum complanatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
complanatum
ID:
581766
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.F.Stevens
Source:
cmp
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 61: 394 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000581098
Common Names
- Calophyllum complanatum
- Flat Calophyllum
- Flat-wood
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Calophyllum complanatum (also called Flat-crowned 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 25 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 complanatum 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 complanatum is white to pink, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Calophyllum complanatum is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Calophyllum complanatum
Calophyllum complanatum is found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Calophyllum complanatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calophyllum complanatum?
Calophyllum complanatum
What is the common name of Calophyllum complanatum?
Flat Calophyllum
What type of environment does Calophyllum complanatum prefer?
Calophyllum complanatum 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-2693271: Based on the initial data import
Peter F. Stevens (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.F.Stevens' in the authors string.