Calophyllum drouhardii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
drouhardii
ID:
581793
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Perrier
Source:
cmp
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Mém. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 24: 79 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000581125
Common Names
- Drouhardii Calophyllum
- Drouhardii Ironwood
- Drouhardii Teak
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Calophyllum drouhardii (also called Drouhard's 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 drouhardii 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 drouhardii 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 drouhardii is a tropical tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Pruning is recommended to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Calophyllum drouhardii
Calophyllum drouhardii is found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Calophyllum drouhardii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calophyllum drouhardii?
Calophyllum drouhardii
What is the family of Calophyllum drouhardii?
Clusiaceae
What is the common name of Calophyllum drouhardii?
Drouhardii Calophyllum
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-2693296: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.