Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
scriblitifolium
ID:
582000

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.R.Hend. & Wyatt-Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 15: 326 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000581332



Common Names

  • Scriblitifolium Calophyllum
  • Calophyllum scriblitifolium
  • Scribbly Calophyllum


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Description

Calophyllum scriblitifolium (also called Bintangor, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Clusiaceae family. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 30 meters tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1 meter. It is native to South and Southeast Asia, and its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Calophyllum scriblitifolium is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a tonic for the liver, and as an anti-inflammatory. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a wood preservative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calophyllum scriblitifolium is white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and brown. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calophyllum scriblitifolium 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 scriblitifolium

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

Calophyllum scriblitifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calophyllum scriblitifolium?

Calophyllum scriblitifolium

What is the common name of Calophyllum scriblitifolium?

Scribbled-leaved Calophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Calophyllum scriblitifolium?

Tropical rainforests 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-2693484: Based on the initial data import
M. R. Henderson (1899-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.R.Hend.' in the authors string.
John Wyatt-Smith (1917-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wyatt-Sm.' in the authors string.