Calophyllum caudatum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caudatum
ID:
581752
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kaneh. & Hatus.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 56: 561 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000581084
Common Names
- Calophyllum caudatum
- Tailed Calophyllum
- Tailed-wood
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Calophyllum caudatum (also called Caudate Calophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Clusiaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Calophyllum caudatum is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antiseptic properties. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a wood preservative.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calophyllum caudatum has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are very small and delicate.
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Calophyllum caudatum is a slow-growing evergreen tree. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or grafting. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Grafting is best done in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. The scion should be taken from a healthy plant and grafted onto a compatible rootstock.
Where to Find Calophyllum caudatum
Calophyllum caudatum is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Calophyllum caudatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calophyllum caudatum?
Calophyllum caudatum
What is the common name of Calophyllum caudatum?
Tailed Calophyllum
What type of environment does Calophyllum caudatum prefer?
Calophyllum caudatum prefers warm, dry climates with plenty of sunlight.
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-2693259: Based on the initial data import
Sumihiko Hatusima (1906-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hatus.' in the authors string.
Ryōzō Kanehira (1882-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kaneh.' in the authors string.