Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
hirasimum
ID:
581841

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.F.Stevens

Source:
cmp

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 61: 603 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000581173



Common Names

  • Hirasimum Calophyllum
  • Hirasimum Ironwood
  • Hirasimum Teak


Searching for Calophyllum hirasimum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Calophyllum hirasimum (also called Hirsute 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 a hairy texture.

Uses & Benefits

Calophyllum hirasimum 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 hirasimum are white, fragrant, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

Searching for Calophyllum hirasimum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Calophyllum hirasimum 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 hirasimum

Calophyllum hirasimum can be found in tropical rainforests of South and Southeast Asia.

Calophyllum hirasimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calophyllum hirasimum?

Calophyllum hirasimum

What is the common name of Calophyllum hirasimum?

Hirasima Calophyllum

What type of plant is Calophyllum hirasimum?

Tree

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-2693340: Based on the initial data import
Peter F. Stevens (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.F.Stevens' in the authors string.