Calophyllum
- noun
- /ˌkæl.əˈfɪl.əm/
- Specialized
- Local carpenters prefer Calophyllum wood for its durability and smooth finish.
Examples
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The leaves of the Calophyllum tree are often used in traditional medicine.
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Several species within the Calophyllum genus are important for coastal restoration projects.
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The Calophyllum tree is known for its beautiful foliage.
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Many Calophyllum species thrive in tropical climates.
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Local carpenters prefer Calophyllum wood for its durability and smooth finish.
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Several species within the Calophyllum genus are important for coastal restoration projects.
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The leaves of the Calophyllum tree are often used in traditional medicine.
Synonyms
A group of tropical evergreen trees often used for timber and decoration
Compounds
- Specialized
A Caribbean tree with fragrant white flower clusters, sticky sap, and hard wood for building
- Specialized
A tree from tropical America with hard wood used to make furniture and build houses
- Specialized
A tropical evergreen tree with glossy leaves and fragrant white flowers that grows by the sea
- Specialized
A group of tropical evergreen trees often used for timber and decoration
Surface Forms
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.