Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
mesoamericanum
ID:
1322828

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vela Díaz

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 171: 611 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335282


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Description

Calophyllum mesoamericanum (also called Mesoamerican Calophyllum, among many other common names) is a tropical tree native to Central America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and bears white flowers. Calophyllum mesoamericanum is found in tropical rainforests and moist woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Calophyllum mesoamericanum is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calophyllum mesoamericanum has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calophyllum mesoamericanum is a tree that is native to Central America. It can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Calophyllum mesoamericanum

Calophyllum mesoamericanum is native to Central America, where it can be found in the tropical forests of Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize.

Calophyllum mesoamericanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calophyllum mesoamericanum?

Calophyllum mesoamericanum

What is the common name of Calophyllum mesoamericanum?

Mesoamericanum Calophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Calophyllum mesoamericanum?

It is found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Mexico and Central America

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

Dilys M. Vela Díaz: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vela Díaz' in the authors string.