Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
leucocarpum
ID:
581881

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 31: 314 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000581213

Common Names

  • Calophyllum leucocarpum
  • Leucocarpum Calophyllum
  • Leucocarpum Calophyllum Plant

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Description

Calophyllum leucocarpum (also called White-fruited Dammar, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree that can grow up to 30 meters in height. It is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia and is commonly found in lowland rainforests. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are glossy and dark green with white fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Calophyllum leucocarpum is used in traditional medicine as an anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antiseptic. It is also used in the treatment of skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers. The plant has also been used as a natural dye and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calophyllum leucocarpum has small, white flowers that are clustered in the axils of the leaves. The seeds are small, black and shiny, and the seedlings have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calophyllum leucocarpum is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree, up to 25 m tall. It is propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light.

Where to Find Calophyllum leucocarpum

Calophyllum leucocarpum can be found in tropical rainforests of South and Southeast Asia.

Calophyllum leucocarpum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calophyllum leucocarpum?

Calophyllum leucocarpum

What is the common name of Calophyllum leucocarpum?

Leucocarpum

What is the natural habitat of Calophyllum leucocarpum?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

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,

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