Calophyllum polyanthum (Sirpoon Tree)


Botanical Information

FamilyCalophyllaceae
GenusCalophyllum
Speciespolyanthum
SynonymsCalophyllum elatum
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (evergreen)
OriginChina, India, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam and Laos.
Ethnobotanical Uses
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Details

USDA Hardiness Zone8b - 10a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneCool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH1a
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)16 - 38
Temperature (°F)60 - 100
Height7 - 45 m

Description and Growing Information

ShapeCanopy tree. When fully grown is has caliper of 160 cm.
PropagationSeed.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade, well-drained, slightly acidic soils with a pH of 4.5.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSlightly glaucous with grain that runs vertically.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionElongated and pointed at the end.
Leaf DescriptionSimple, ovate/elliptic in shape and has a thick waxy cuticle with parallel venation angled at 90⁰ from the midrib.
Flower DescriptionInflorescence found in panicles and are usually fragrant, white, prominent and many yellow anthers; attractive when in bloom.
Colour DescriptionThe bark is brown when mature and has a tint of green when young. The buds have a slight tint of red. White inflorescence.
Texture DescriptionThe bark has a grainy to coarse texture, fissures prominent when mature while young bark is much smoother.

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