Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
thorelii
ID:
582038

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pierre

Source:
cmp

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Fl. Forest. Cochinch. : t. 103 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000581370



Common Names

  • Thorelii Calophyllum
  • Calophyllum thorelii
  • Thorel's Calophyllum


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Description

Calophyllum thorelii (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 thorelii 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 thorelii 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 thorelii 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 thorelii

Calophyllum thorelii is found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, and Malaysia.

Calophyllum thorelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calophyllum thorelii?

Calophyllum thorelii

What is the common name of Calophyllum thorelii?

Thorel's Calophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Calophyllum thorelii?

Tropical rainforests

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,

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