Calophyllum praetermissum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
praetermissum
ID:
581955
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.F.Stevens
Source:
cmp
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 61: 427 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000581287
Common Names
- Calophyllum Praetermissum
- Omitted Calophyllum
- Omitted Calophyllum Tree
Searching for Calophyllum praetermissum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calophyllum praetermissum (also called Bintangor, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree of the family Calophyllaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia. It prefers tropical climates and is found in lowland rainforests, mangrove swamps, and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Calophyllum praetermissum 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calophyllum praetermissum is white or yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, hard, brown nut. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a single pair of leaves.
Searching for Calophyllum praetermissum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calophyllum praetermissum is a tropical evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It is usually propagated by seed, but can also be propagated by cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy branches and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Calophyllum praetermissum
Calophyllum praetermissum is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in coastal areas.
Calophyllum praetermissum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calophyllum praetermissum?
Calophyllum praetermissum
What is the common name of Calophyllum praetermissum?
Missed Calophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Calophyllum praetermissum?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2693443: Based on the initial data import
Peter F. Stevens (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.F.Stevens' in the authors string.