Calophyllum tomentosum
Wight
Calophyllaceae
Common Name:
General Information
Calophyllum tomentosum is an evergreen tree growing 12 - 30 metres tall. The bole, which sometimes has small buttresses, is up to 100cm in diameter[
532- Title
- Journal of the Arnold Arboretum Vol 61
- Publication
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- Author
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- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Harvard University
- Year
- 1980
- ISBN
- 0004-2625
- Description
- A treatment of the Asian species of Colophyllum is just one of the articles in this publication. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
The tree is harvested from the wild for its timber and medicinal oil, which are used locally.
The tree is classified as 'Vulnerable' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2011)[
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- IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
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- Author
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- Website
- http://www.iucnredlist.org/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
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- Description
- A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat.
].
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
532- Title
- Journal of the Arnold Arboretum Vol 61
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Harvard University
- Year
- 1980
- ISBN
- 0004-2625
- Description
- A treatment of the Asian species of Colophyllum is just one of the articles in this publication. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
Range
E. Asia - Sri Lanka.
Habitat
Colline rainforest, or sometimes intermediate forest, usually at elevations from 200 - 800 metres, but occasionally to 1,220 metres[
532- Title
- Journal of the Arnold Arboretum Vol 61
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Harvard University
- Year
- 1980
- ISBN
- 0004-2625
- Description
- A treatment of the Asian species of Colophyllum is just one of the articles in this publication. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
Properties
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable |
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Evergreen Tree |
| Height | 25.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
An oil extracted from the seed, known as 'kenna tal', is used in the treatment of skin diseases[
532- Title
- Journal of the Arnold Arboretum Vol 61
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Harvard University
- Year
- 1980
- ISBN
- 0004-2625
- Description
- A treatment of the Asian species of Colophyllum is just one of the articles in this publication. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
Other Uses
The wood is used for construction[
532- Title
- Journal of the Arnold Arboretum Vol 61
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Harvard University
- Year
- 1980
- ISBN
- 0004-2625
- Description
- A treatment of the Asian species of Colophyllum is just one of the articles in this publication. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
Propagation
Seed -
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with help from
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