Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
eputamen
ID:
581804

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.F.Stevens

Source:
cmp

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 57: 168 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000581136

Common Names

  • Eputamen Calophyllum
  • Eputamen Ironwood
  • Eputamen Teak

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Description

Calophyllum eputamen (also called Eputamen Alexandrian laurel, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Calophyllaceae. It is a medium-sized evergreen tree, growing up to 25 m tall. It is native to Madagascar, Comoros, and the Mascarene Islands. It is found in lowland and montane rainforest, and in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Calophyllum eputamen is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, skin diseases, and rheumatism. It is also used for making furniture and as a fuelwood.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Calophyllum eputamen var. grandis P.F.Stevens

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calophyllum eputamen is white to pink, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calophyllum eputamen is a tropical tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Pruning is recommended to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Calophyllum eputamen

Calophyllum eputamen is found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Calophyllum eputamen FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calophyllum eputamen?

Calophyllum eputamen

What is the family of Calophyllum eputamen?

Clusiaceae

What is the common name of Calophyllum eputamen?

Eputamen Calophyllum

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-2693305: Based on the initial data import
Peter F. Stevens (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.F.Stevens' in the authors string.