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Calophyllum

Calophyllum

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Tropical evergreen trees with shiny leaves that are used for timber and medicine
  • noun
  • /ˌkæl.əˈfɪl.əm/
  • Specialized
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  • Local carpenters prefer Calophyllum wood for its durability and smooth finish.

Examples

  • The leaves of the Calophyllum tree are often used in traditional medicine.

  • Several species within the Calophyllum genus are important for coastal restoration projects.

  • The Calophyllum tree is known for its beautiful foliage.

  • Many Calophyllum species thrive in tropical climates.

  • Local carpenters prefer Calophyllum wood for its durability and smooth finish.

  • Several species within the Calophyllum genus are important for coastal restoration projects.

  • The leaves of the Calophyllum tree are often used in traditional medicine.

Synonyms

genus Calophyllum
vsCalophyllum
  • Specialized
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A group of tropical evergreen trees often used for timber and decoration

focuses on same trees noted for glossy leaves and medicinal use

Compounds

Calophyllum calaba
  • Specialized
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A Caribbean tree with fragrant white flower clusters, sticky sap, and hard wood for building

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A tree from tropical America with hard wood used to make furniture and build houses

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A tropical evergreen tree with glossy leaves and fragrant white flowers that grows by the sea

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A tropical tree from Panama used for its wood

genus Calophyllum
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of tropical evergreen trees often used for timber and decoration

Surface Forms

Calophyllum singular
Calophyllums plural

Etymology

Calophyllum comes from the Greek parts kalos 'beautiful' and phyllon 'leaf'. So, Calophyllum means 'beautiful leaf', which fits these tropical trees that have shiny, attractive leaves often used for wood and traditional medicine.