Calophyllum lingulatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lingulatum
ID:
581883
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.F.Stevens
Source:
cmp
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 61: 304 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000581215
Common Names
- Calophyllum lingulatum
- Lingulatum Calophyllum
- Lingulatum Calophyllum Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calophyllum lingulatum (also called Lingue, among many other common names) is a tree species native to the tropical rainforests of India, Southeast Asia, and Northern Australia. It grows up to 20 meters tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 1 meter. Its bark is grayish-brown and its leaves are glossy and leathery. It is found in tropical lowland forests and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Calophyllum lingulatum is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antiseptic properties. It is also used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers. The plant is also used as a source of timber and as a natural dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calophyllum lingulatum has small, white flowers that are clustered in the axils of the leaves. The seeds are small, black and shiny, and the seedlings have small, round leaves.
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Calophyllum lingulatum is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree, up to 25 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 lingulatum
Calophyllum lingulatum can be found in tropical rainforests of South and Southeast Asia.
Calophyllum lingulatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calophyllum lingulatum?
Calophyllum lingulatum
What is the common name of Calophyllum lingulatum?
Lingulatum
What is the natural habitat of Calophyllum lingulatum?
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-2693379: Based on the initial data import
Peter F. Stevens (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.F.Stevens' in the authors string.