Calophyllum leleanii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leleanii
ID:
581879
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.F.Stevens
Source:
cmp
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 61: 587 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000581211
Common Names
- Calophyllum leleanii
- Leleanii Calophyllum
- Leleanii Calophyllum Plant
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Calophyllum leleanii (also called Lelean's 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.
Uses & Benefits
Calophyllum leleanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin ailments and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Calophyllum leleanii 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 leleanii is a medium-sized evergreen tree, up to 15 m tall. It is propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light.
Where to Find Calophyllum leleanii
Calophyllum leleanii can be found in tropical rainforests of South and Southeast Asia.
Calophyllum leleanii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calophyllum leleanii?
Calophyllum leleanii
What is the common name of Calophyllum leleanii?
Leleanii
What is the natural habitat of Calophyllum leleanii?
Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
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-2693375: Based on the initial data import
Peter F. Stevens (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.F.Stevens' in the authors string.