Status:
valid
Authors:
Kaneh. & Hatus.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 56: 562 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000581251
Common Names
- Calophyllum novoguineense
- New Guinea Calophyllum
- New Guinea Alexandrian Laurel
Synonyms
- Calophyllum warenense Kaneh. & Hatus. [unknown]
Description
Calophyllum novoguineense (also called New Guinea calophyllum, 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 novoguineense is used in traditional medicine as an anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antiseptic. 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
The flower of Calophyllum novoguineense is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, triangular seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calophyllum novoguineense is a species of tree native to New Guinea. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 25°F (-4°C). It should be pruned to keep it in shape and should be fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Calophyllum novoguineense
Calophyllum novoguineense can be found in the tropical forests of South and Southeast Asia.
Calophyllum novoguineense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calophyllum novoguineense?
Calophyllum novoguineense
What is the common name of Calophyllum novoguineense?
Novoguineense
What is the natural habitat of Calophyllum novoguineense?
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,