Status:
valid
Authors:
(Blanco) Merr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Sp. Blancoan. : 266 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000581274
Common Names
- Calophyllum Pentapetalum
- Five-Petaled Calophyllum
- Five-Petaled Calophyllum Tree
Synonyms
- Ochrocarpos pentapetalus Blanco ex Fern.-Vill. [unknown]
- Tovomita pentapetala Blanco [unknown]
- Calophyllum amplexicaule Choisy ex Planch. & Triana [unknown]
Description
Calophyllum pentapetalum (also called Wild Damson, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree of the family Calophyllaceae. It is native to the Moluccas, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands. It prefers tropical climates and is found in lowland rainforests, mangrove swamps, and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Calophyllum pentapetalum is used to make furniture, wood carvings, and canoes. It has a high resistance to decay and is often used for outdoor furniture. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin conditions and as an anti-inflammatory.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Calophyllum pentapetalum var. cumingii (Planch. & Triana) P.F.Stevens
Calophyllum pentapetalum var. pulgarense (Elmer) P.F.Stevens
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calophyllum pentapetalum 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 pentapetalum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings in the spring or summer and place them in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Calophyllum pentapetalum
Calophyllum pentapetalum is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Calophyllum pentapetalum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calophyllum pentapetalum?
Calophyllum pentapetalum
What is the common name of Calophyllum pentapetalum?
Five-petal Calophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Calophyllum pentapetalum?
It is native to tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and 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,