Calophyllum hosei

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Calophyllum fragrans

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Malpighiales and the family Calophyllaceae. Finally, it is specifically identified by the genus Calophyllum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is a member of the Malesian flora, which defines its primary natural range. Its geographical distribution is specifically centered within the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. Specifically, it can be found growing naturally on the island of Borneo. Additionally, the species is documented to inhabit the island of Sumatera. These locations highlight its importance as a native component of the Malesian rainforest ecosystems.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Calophyllum hosei is characterized by its distinct growth habit as a climbing plant, which can be categorized through its structural support mechanisms. It functions as a self-supporting climber, exhibiting a versatile nature that allows it to manifest as a liana or a vine depending on its environmental interaction. Specifically, its climbing capacity is described as self-supporting, encompassing both obligatory and facultative tendencies in its developmental stages. This ability to maintain structural integrity while ascending allows the plant to navigate forest architectures, utilizing its vegetative framework to extend its reach within its habitat.

Climber :

self-supporting

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Calophyllum hosei has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include stem.

Stem

1. Natural product research

Chemicals

Calophyllum hosei has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Caloxanthone A, Osajaxanthone.

Caloxanthone A

1. Natural product research

Osajaxanthone

1. Natural product research

Preparations

Calophyllum hosei has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include stem bark.

Stem bark

1. Natural product research