Status:
valid
Authors:
M.R.Hend. & Wyatt-Sm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 15: 310 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000581146
Common Names
- Flavo-Ramulum Calophyllum
- Flavo-Ramulum Ironwood
- Flavo-Ramulum Teak
Description
Calophyllum flavo-ramulum (also called Yellow-branched 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 flavo-ramulum is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antiseptic properties. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a wood preservative.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calophyllum flavo-ramulum has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are very small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calophyllum flavo-ramulum is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Calophyllum flavo-ramulum
Calophyllum flavo-ramulum can be found in tropical rainforests of South and Southeast Asia.
Calophyllum flavo-ramulum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calophyllum flavo-ramulum?
Calophyllum flavo-ramulum
What is the family of Calophyllum flavo-ramulum?
Clusiaceae
What is the common name of Calophyllum flavo-ramulum?
Yellow-branched 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,