Status:
valid
Authors:
P.F.Stevens
Source:
cmp
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Austral. J. Bot. 22: 403 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000581349
Common Names
- Suberosum Calophyllum
- Calophyllum suberosum
- Corky Calophyllum
Description
Calophyllum suberosum (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 suberosum 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 suberosum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calophyllum suberosum is a tropical tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 25°F (-4°C). It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Calophyllum suberosum
Calophyllum suberosum is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in coastal areas.
Calophyllum suberosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calophyllum suberosum?
Calophyllum suberosum
What is the common name of Calophyllum suberosum?
Corky Calophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Calophyllum suberosum?
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,