There has been much disagreement amongst botanists over the correct application of this name. Specimens from three different species have at times been confused and given this name. We have followed the treatment of Stevens[], and applied this name to the Sri Lankan species[]. The Indian species is listed here as Calophyllum apetalum and the tropical American species as Calophyllum brasiliense[].

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General Information

Calophyllum calaba is usually an evergreen tree growing up to 40 metres tall with occasional specimens to 49 metres. Occasionally the plant is only a shrub growing 50cm or more tall. The bole can be up to 158cm in diameter[]. The bole is usually without buttresses, but rarely has steep, blunt buttresses up to 4.5 metres tall[].
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use of its edible fruit and timber.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

E. Asia - Sri Lanka.

Habitat

Dry or intermediate zone forest, often near the coast and sometimes on sand dunes, at elevations from near sea level to 620 metres[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	35.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

A variable species, with at least 5 different forms being recognized[].
The tree has a thick bark and is fire resistant, so it can grow successfully in grassland[].
The tree may sprout from cut stumps[].

Edible Uses

Fruit - raw[]. A pleasant, acid taste[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The sapwood is brown to whitish; the heartwood reddish to dark brown[]. The wood is used for construction, bullock cart poles, spars and axe handles[].

Propagation

Seed -

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