Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
vexans
ID:
582059

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.F.Stevens

Source:
cmp

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Austral. J. Bot. 22: 407 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000581391



Common Names

  • Vexans Calophyllum
  • Calophyllum vexans
  • Veined Calophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Calophyllum gaimanum P.F.Stevens [unknown]

Description

Calophyllum vexans (also called Indian laurel, among many other common names) is a tropical evergreen tree native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It grows up to 15 meters tall and has a straight trunk with a dense, rounded crown. Its leaves are glossy green, and its flowers are white and fragrant. It prefers moist, tropical climates and is often found in coastal areas, as well as in forests and near rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Calophyllum vexans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin ailments and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calophyllum vexans is a small, yellowish-white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calophyllum vexans can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. It should be planted in full sun or partial shade and watered regularly.

Where to Find Calophyllum vexans

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

Calophyllum vexans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calophyllum vexans?

Calophyllum vexans

What is the natural habitat of Calophyllum vexans?

Calophyllum vexans is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.

What is the size of Calophyllum vexans?

Calophyllum vexans is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 25 meters in height.

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-2693540: Based on the initial data import
Peter F. Stevens (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.F.Stevens' in the authors string.