Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
multitudinis
ID:
581912

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.F.Stevens

Source:
cmp

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Checklist Fl. Pl. Gymn. Brunei : 438 (1996 publ. 1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000581244

Common Names

  • Calophyllum multitudinis
  • Many-Stemmed Calophyllum
  • Many-Stemmed Alexandrian Laurel

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Description

Calophyllum multitudinis (also called Multitude calophyllum, among many other common names) is a tree species native to the tropical rainforests of India, Southeast Asia, and Northern Australia. It grows up to 20 meters tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 1 meter. Its bark is grayish-brown and its leaves are glossy and leathery. It is found in tropical lowland forests and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Calophyllum multitudinis is used in traditional medicine as an anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antiseptic. It is also used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers. The plant is also used as a source of timber and as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calophyllum multitudinis is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, triangular seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calophyllum multitudinis is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree, up to 25 m tall. It is propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light.

Where to Find Calophyllum multitudinis

Calophyllum multitudinis can be found in the tropical forests of South and Southeast Asia.

Calophyllum multitudinis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calophyllum multitudinis?

Calophyllum multitudinis

What is the common name of Calophyllum multitudinis?

Multitudinis

What is the natural habitat of Calophyllum multitudinis?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

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-2693404: Based on the initial data import
Peter F. Stevens (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.F.Stevens' in the authors string.