Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
pulcherrimum
ID:
581961

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall. ex Choisy

Source:
cmp

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Descr. Guttif. Inde 41. 1849

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000581293



Common Names

  • Calophyllum Pulcherrimum
  • Beautiful Calophyllum
  • Beautiful Calophyllum Tree


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Synonyms

  • Calophyllum mesuifolium Wall. [unknown]
  • Calophyllum plicipes Miq. [unknown]

Description

Calophyllum pulcherrimum (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 pulcherrimum 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 pulcherrimum 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calophyllum pulcherrimum 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 pulcherrimum

Calophyllum pulcherrimum is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in coastal areas.

Calophyllum pulcherrimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calophyllum pulcherrimum?

Calophyllum pulcherrimum

What is the common name of Calophyllum pulcherrimum?

Beautiful Calophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Calophyllum pulcherrimum?

Tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands

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-2693449: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Jacques Denys Choisy (1799-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Choisy' in the authors string.