Status:
valid
Authors:
García-Villacorta & Hammel
Source:
tro
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 56: 132 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001296111
Common Names
- Calophyllophylla Tovomita
- Calophyllophylla Tovomitopsis
- Calophyllophylla Tovomita Tree
Description
Tovomita calophyllophylla (also called Tovomita, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to Central and South America. It grows up to 10 meters in height and has a trunk diameter of up to 0.5 meters. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Tovomita calophyllophylla is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes such as treating wounds and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tovomita calophyllophylla is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tovomita calophyllophylla is a perennial evergreen tree that is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate dry conditions, but will not tolerate wet soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Pruning is not necessary, but can be done in late winter to shape the plant.
Where to Find Tovomita calophyllophylla
Tovomita calophyllophylla is native to the Amazon rainforest and can be found in moist, sandy soils in open woods and disturbed areas.
Tovomita calophyllophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tovomita calophyllophylla?
Tovomita calophyllophylla
What is the common name of Tovomita calophyllophylla?
Calophyllophylla Tovomita
What is the natural habitat of Tovomita calophyllophylla?
Tropical forests
Species in the Tovomita genus
Tovomita tenuiflora,
Tovomita spruceana,
Tovomita stergiosii,
Tovomita weddelliana,
Tovomita trojitana,
Tovomita turbinata,
Tovomita umbellata,
Tovomita obovata,
Tovomita plumieri,
Tovomita parviflora,
Tovomita macrocarpa,
Tovomita longifolia,
Tovomita macrophylla,
Tovomita riedeliana,
Tovomita rileyi,
Tovomita rubella,
Tovomita schomburgkii,
Tovomita humilis,
Tovomita killipii,
Tovomita atropurpurea,
Tovomita auriculata,
Tovomita brasiliensis,
Tovomita carinata,
Tovomita brevistaminea,
Tovomita albiflora,
Tovomita acutiflora,
Tovomita glazioviana,
Tovomita gracilipes,
Tovomita coriacea,
Tovomita elliptica,
Tovomita fructipendula,
Tovomita fanshawei,
Tovomita foldatsii,
Tovomita eggersii,
Tovomita angustata,
Tovomita gazelii,
Tovomita micrantha,
Tovomita clarkii,
Tovomita calodictyos,
Tovomita grata,
Tovomita mangle,
Tovomita obscura,
Tovomita uniflora,
Tovomita amazonica,
Tovomita caloneura,
Tovomita chachapoyasensis,
Tovomita duckei,
Tovomita glossophylla,
Tovomita krukovii,
Tovomita lanceolata,
Species in the Clusiaceae family
Agasthiyamalaia pauciflora,
Allanblackia floribunda,
Allanblackia gabonensis,
Allanblackia kimbiliensis,
Allanblackia kisonghi,
Allanblackia marienii,
Allanblackia staneriana,
Allanblackia stuhlmannii,
Allanblackia ulugurensis,
Chrysochlamys allenii,
Chrysochlamys alterninervia,
Chrysochlamys angustifolia,
Chrysochlamys balboa,
Chrysochlamys bracteolata,
Chrysochlamys caribaea,
Chrysochlamys colombiana,
Chrysochlamys conferta,
Chrysochlamys cuneata,
Chrysochlamys dependens,
Chrysochlamys eclipes,
Chrysochlamys floribunda,
Chrysochlamys glauca,
Chrysochlamys gloriosa,
Chrysochlamys goudotii,
Chrysochlamys guatemaltecana,
Chrysochlamys laxa,
Chrysochlamys macrophylla,
Chrysochlamys membranacea,
Chrysochlamys membrillensis,
Chrysochlamys micrantha,
Chrysochlamys multiflora,
Chrysochlamys myrcioides,
Chrysochlamys nicaraguensis,
Chrysochlamys pachypoda,
Chrysochlamys pauciflora,
Chrysochlamys pavonii,
Chrysochlamys psychotriifolia,
Chrysochlamys silvicola,
Chrysochlamys skutchii,
Chrysochlamys tenuifolia,
Chrysochlamys tenuis,
Chrysochlamys ulei,
Chrysochlamys weberbaueri,
Chrysochlamys chrisharonii,
Clusia nipensis,
Clusia pachamamae,
Clusia abbottii,
Clusia acuminata,
Clusia aemygdioi,
Clusia alainii,