Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
subsessile
ID:
582019

Status:
valid

Authors:
King

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Ann. Roy. Bot. Gard. (Calcutta) 5: 142 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000581351

Common Names

  • Subsessile Calophyllum
  • Calophyllum subsessile
  • Short-stalked Calophyllum

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Description

Calophyllum subsessile (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 subsessile 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 subsessile 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calophyllum subsessile 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 subsessile

Calophyllum subsessile is found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, and Malaysia.

Calophyllum subsessile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calophyllum subsessile?

Calophyllum subsessile

What is the common name of Calophyllum subsessile?

Subsessile Calophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Calophyllum subsessile?

It is native to tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and 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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