Calophyllum thorelii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

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

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is native to the specific regions located within the Indo-China peninsula. Its geographical range is primarily concentrated in the country of Cambodia. Additionally, it can be found growing across the landscape of Laos. The species also maintains a presence within the borders of Thailand. Finally, its natural distribution extends into the territory of Vietnam.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Calophyllum thorelii is characterized by its status as a perennial organism, allowing it to persist in its environment over many years rather than completing a single reproductive cycle. Throughout its existence, the plant maintains an evergreen habit, ensuring that its foliage remains functional and present across different seasons rather than undergoing a deciduous shedding period. This combination of a long-lived life cycle and continuous leaf retention supports its sustained growth and ecological presence within its natural habitat.

Deciduousness :

evergreen

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Calophyllum thorelii is characterized by a robust growth form as a tree, reaching an average height of approximately 15 m. It exhibits a woody structure throughout its development, providing the necessary stability for its stature. Although it possesses a self-supporting habit rather than being an obligatory or facultative climber, its structural integrity allows it to stand independently without the need for external support such as lianas or vines.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

tree

Plant height mean:

15 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Calophyllum thorelii is characterized by its metabolic processes and nutrient acquisition strategies typical of tropical woody species. Regarding its nitrogen metabolism, the plant is not a nitrogen fixer, meaning it lacks the specialized symbiotic relationship with diazotrophic bacteria required to convert atmospheric nitrogen into usable forms; instead, it relies on the uptake of nitrates and ammonium from the soil through its root system. Its physiological functions are geared toward efficient photosynthesis and transpiration management within its native ecological niche, utilizing complex biochemical pathways to maintain cellular homeostasis. The plant's growth and development are heavily dependent on the availability of exogenous nitrogen sources in the substrate, as it does not possess the biological machinery to mitigate nitrogen deficiency through atmospheric fixation.

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Calophyllum thorelii has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,4,8-trihydroxyxanthone, 1,7-Dihydroxyxanthone, Garbogiol, Globuxanthone.

1,4,8-trihydroxyxanthone

1. Natural product research

1,7-Dihydroxyxanthone

1. Natural product research

Garbogiol

1. Natural product research

Globuxanthone

1. Natural product research

Preparations

Calophyllum thorelii has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include petroleum ether extract of the bark.

Petroleum ether extract of the bark

1. Natural product research