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Calophyllum longifolium

Calophyllum longifolium

9.9
A tropical tree from Panama used for its wood
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Calophyllum longifolium is commonly harvested for its durable, high-quality wood.

Examples

  • Calophyllum longifolium is often used in furniture making due to its strong and attractive timber.

  • Many conservationists are concerned about the declining numbers of Calophyllum longifolium due to logging.

  • The lush forests of Panama are home to rare species like Calophyllum longifolium.

  • The Calophyllum longifolium tree grows tall in tropical forests.

  • Many species, including Calophyllum longifolium, are important for biodiversity.

  • The wood of Calophyllum longifolium is highly valued for its resistance to decay.

  • Craftsmen prefer Calophyllum longifolium for making high-quality wooden instruments.

Surface Forms

Calophyllum longifolium singular
Calophyllum longifoliums plural

Morphology

Calophyllum + longifolium

This is a botanical Latin binomial: Calophyllum is the genus (a tropical tree) and longifolium is a Latin-derived species epithet meaning 'long-leaved', so the name is descriptive of the tree. However, B1 learners normally lack knowledge of Latin morphemes and the second constituent is not a standard English word, so the descriptive relation is only partially accessible without specialized knowledge.

Etymology

Calophyllum longifolium may come from old words where calo- means 'beautiful', -phyllum means 'leaf', and longi- plus -folium mean 'long leaf'. The tree has shiny, long leaves, so the name gives a clear picture and helps you remember this tropical tree that people use for wood.