Calophyllum garcinioides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
garcinioides
ID:
581822
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.F.Stevens
Source:
cmp
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 61: 412 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000581154
Common Names
- Garcinioides Calophyllum
- Garcinioides Ironwood
- Garcinioides Teak
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Calophyllum garcinioides (also called Wild Damson, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree of the family Calophyllaceae. It is native to the Moluccas, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands. It prefers tropical climates and is found in lowland rainforests, mangrove swamps, and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Calophyllum garcinioides 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
The flowers of Calophyllum garcinioides are white, fragrant, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calophyllum garcinioides 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 garcinioides
Calophyllum garcinioides can be found in tropical rainforests of South and Southeast Asia.
Calophyllum garcinioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calophyllum garcinioides?
Calophyllum garcinioides
What is the common name of Calophyllum garcinioides?
Garcinia-like Calophyllum
What type of environment does Calophyllum garcinioides prefer?
Calophyllum garcinioides prefers warm, humid environments with bright, indirect sunlight.
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-2693323: Based on the initial data import
Peter F. Stevens (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.F.Stevens' in the authors string.