Status:
valid
Authors:
P.F.Stevens
Source:
cmp
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Austral. J. Bot. 22: 371 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000581169
Common Names
- Heterophyllum Calophyllum
- Heterophyllum Ironwood
- Heterophyllum Teak
Description
Calophyllum heterophyllum (also called Variable Dammar, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree that can grow up to 30 meters in height. It is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia and is commonly found in lowland rainforests. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are glossy and dark green with variable shapes.
Uses & Benefits
Calophyllum heterophyllum is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and abdominal pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Calophyllum heterophyllum are white, fragrant, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calophyllum heterophyllum 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 heterophyllum
Calophyllum heterophyllum can be found in tropical rainforests of South and Southeast Asia.
Calophyllum heterophyllum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calophyllum heterophyllum?
Calophyllum heterophyllum
What is the common name of Calophyllum heterophyllum?
Variable Calophyllum
What type of environment does Calophyllum heterophyllum prefer?
Calophyllum heterophyllum 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,