Status:
valid
Authors:
Burm.f.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1768
Citation Micro:
Fl. Indica : 121 (1768)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000581340
Common Names
- Soulattri Calophyllum
- Calophyllum soulattri
- Soulattri's Calophyllum
Synonyms
- Calophyllum cholobtaches Lauterb. [unknown]
- Calophyllum cymosum Miq. [unknown]
- Calophyllum diepenhorstii Miq. [unknown]
- Calophyllum hibbardii Elmer [unknown]
- Calophyllum hirtellum Miq. [unknown]
- Calophyllum kiong K.Schum. & Lauterb. [unknown]
- Calophyllum lancifolium Elmer [unknown]
- Calophyllum paludosum C.T.White [unknown]
- Calophyllum solomonense A.C.Sm. [unknown]
- Calophyllum tetrapetalum Roxb. [unknown]
- Calophyllum versteegii Lauterb. [unknown]
- Calophyllum warburgii Engl. [unknown]
- Calophyllum zschokkei Elmer [unknown]
Description
Calophyllum soulattri (also called Bintangor, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Clusiaceae family. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 30 meters tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1 meter. It is native to South and Southeast Asia, and its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Calophyllum soulattri is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a tonic for the liver, and as an anti-inflammatory. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a wood preservative.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calophyllum soulattri is white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and brown. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calophyllum soulattri is a tropical tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 25°F (-4°C). It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Calophyllum soulattri
Calophyllum soulattri is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in coastal areas.
Calophyllum soulattri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calophyllum soulattri?
Calophyllum soulattri
What is the common name of Calophyllum soulattri?
Soulattri Calophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Calophyllum soulattri?
Tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands
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,