Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
calophylloides
ID:
377248

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) Kosterm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 7: 426 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376580



Common Names

  • Mesua calophylloides
  • Cobra's Saffron
  • Iron Wood


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Synonyms

  • Kayea calophylloides Ridl. [unknown]

Description

Mesua calophylloides (also called Calophyllum-Like Mesua, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It has glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and is hardy in USDA zones 10-12.

Uses & Benefits

Mesua calophylloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and can be used as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mesua calophylloides has small white flowers in umbels at the end of the stems. The seeds are small, dark brown, and are dispersed by wind. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves and a taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mesua calophylloides is a tropical evergreen tree that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be protected from direct sunlight.

Where to Find Mesua calophylloides

Mesua calophylloides is native to India.

Mesua calophylloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mesua calophylloides?

Mesua calophylloides

What is the common name of Mesua calophylloides?

Calophyllum-like Ironwood

What is the natural habitat of Mesua calophylloides?

Tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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

Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:428822-1: Based on the initial data import