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Calophyllum polyanthum


Sirpoon Tree




Origin:  China, India, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam and Laos.
Family
Calophyllaceae
Genus
Calophyllum
Species
polyanthum
Category
Woody
Type
Tree (evergreen)
Synonyms
Calophyllum elatum
USDA Hardiness Zone
8b - 10a
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Cool season protection under glass.
RHS Hardiness Zone
H1a
Temperature (°C)
16 - 38
Temperature (°F)
60 - 100
Height
7 - 45 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
Cultivation
Full sun and partial-shade, well-drained, slightly acidic soils with a pH of 4.5.
Shape
Canopy tree. When fully grown is has caliper of 160 cm.
Bark/Stem Description
Slightly glaucous with grain that runs vertically.
Flower/Leaf Bud Description
Elongated and pointed at the end.
Leaf Description
Simple, ovate/elliptic in shape and has a thick waxy cuticle with parallel venation angled at 90⁰ from the midrib.
Flower Description
Inflorescence found in panicles and are usually fragrant, white, prominent and many yellow anthers; attractive when in bloom.
Colour Description
The bark is brown when mature and has a tint of green when young. The buds have a slight tint of red. White inflorescence.
Texture Description
The bark has a grainy to coarse texture, fissures prominent when mature while young bark is much smoother.
Propagation
Seed.
Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer)
The seed contains pharmacological agents which are used in the treatment and prevention of prostate and breast cancer, osteoporosis and some cardiovascular diseases.
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