Status:
valid
Authors:
R.E.Fr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. 10: 63 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001066150
Common Names
- Uvariodendron calophyllum
- California Laurel
- Cherry Laurel
Description
Uvariodendron calophyllum (also called Calophyllum Uvariodendron, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa, from Guinea to Angola and south to Mozambique. It is found in lowland rainforest, often in disturbed areas, at elevations up to 1,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Uvariodendron calophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Uvariodendron calophyllum are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Uvariodendron calophyllum is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Uvariodendron calophyllum
Uvariodendron calophyllum is native to tropical Africa, from Guinea to Angola.
Species in the Uvariodendron genus
Uvariodendron occidentale,
Uvariodendron molundense,
Uvariodendron angustifolium,
Uvariodendron occidentalis,
Uvariodendron gorgonis,
Uvariodendron magnificum,
Uvariodendron kirkii,
Uvariodendron connivens,
Uvariodendron pycnophyllum,
Uvariodendron fuscum,
Uvariodendron calophyllum,
Uvariodendron usambarense,
Uvariodendron anisatum,
Uvariodendron mbagoi,
Uvariodendron dzomboense,
Uvariodendron schmidtii,
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii,
Afroguatteria globosa,
Afroguatteria discostigma,
Alphonsea boniana,
Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Ambavia capuronii,
Ambavia gerrardii,
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
Anaxagorea brachycarpa,
Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,