Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
obliquinervium
ID:
581921

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 20: 409 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000581253



Common Names

  • Calophyllum obliquinervium
  • Oblique-Veined Calophyllum
  • Oblique-Veined Alexandrian Laurel


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Synonyms

  • Calophyllum benjamina Ridl. [unknown]

Description

Calophyllum obliquinervium (also called Oblique-nerved 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 obliquinervium 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 obliquinervium 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calophyllum obliquinervium is a species of tree native to Southeast Asia. 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 obliquinervium

Calophyllum obliquinervium can be found in the tropical forests of South and Southeast Asia.

Calophyllum obliquinervium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calophyllum obliquinervium?

Calophyllum obliquinervium

What are the common names of Calophyllum obliquinervium?

Obliquinervium, White Dammar, White Dammar Tree

What is the natural habitat of Calophyllum obliquinervium?

Tropical rainforest

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,

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