Status:
valid
Authors:
Planch. & Triana
Source:
cmp
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 4, 15: 277 (1861)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000581398
Common Names
- Wallichiana Calophyllum
- Calophyllum wallichiana
- Wallich's Calophyllum
Description
Calophyllum wallichiana (also called Wallich's laurel, among many other common names) is a tropical evergreen tree native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It grows up to 15 meters tall and has a straight trunk with a dense, rounded crown. Its leaves are glossy green, and its flowers are white and fragrant. It prefers moist, tropical climates and is often found in coastal areas, as well as in forests and near rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Calophyllum wallichiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calophyllum wallichiana is a small, yellowish-white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calophyllum wallichiana can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. It should be planted in full sun or partial shade and watered regularly.
Where to Find Calophyllum wallichiana
Calophyllum wallichiana is found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, and Malaysia.
Calophyllum wallichiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calophyllum wallichiana?
Calophyllum wallichiana
What is the natural habitat of Calophyllum wallichiana?
Calophyllum wallichiana is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.
What is the size of Calophyllum wallichiana?
Calophyllum wallichiana is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 25 meters in height.
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,