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Calophyllum calaba

Calophyllum calaba

9.9
A Caribbean tree with fragrant white flower clusters, sticky sap, and hard wood for building
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The garden featured a blooming Calophyllum calaba with its characteristic white flowers.

Examples

  • The durable wood of the Calophyllum calaba is prized in tropical construction.

  • In some Caribbean regions, the resin of the Calophyllum calaba is used in traditional medicine.

  • The Calophyllum calaba tree is known for its beautiful white flowers.

  • Many artisans prefer using Calophyllum calaba wood for its durability.

  • The garden featured a blooming Calophyllum calaba with its characteristic white flowers.

  • The durable wood of the Calophyllum calaba is prized in tropical construction.

  • Many artisans prefer using Calophyllum calaba wood for its durability.

Synonyms

calaba
vsCalophyllum calaba
  • UK
9.9

A tree from the Caribbean with strong wood, white fragrant flowers, and sticky juice

is the same tree described using general clusters rather than technical terms
Santa Maria tree
vsCalophyllum calaba
  • Specialized
9.7

A West Indian tree with clusters of white fragrant flowers and strong wood

is the same species but presented under a different common label

Surface Forms

Calophyllum calaba singular
Calophyllum calabas plural

Morphology

Calophyllum + calaba

This is a botanical binomial combining a genus name ('Calophyllum') and a species epithet ('calaba'), and both constituents are defined as types of tree; a learner who knows those constituent meanings can infer that the phrase names a particular kind of tree. Botanical Latin names are transparently compositional in this way across languages, although specific attributes like fragrant flowers or resinous sap require extra world knowledge.

Etymology

The plant name Calophyllum calaba may come from Greek words: calo- meaning 'beautiful' and -phyllum meaning 'leaf', while calaba is a local Caribbean name for the tree. So the name points to its shiny leaves and local use, which helps you remember this West Indian tree with fragrant white flowers and durable wood.