Calophyllum inophyllum
(Calophyllaceae)
Names and origins
Characters
Ecology
Uses
Conservation
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Forest type (costal, hill, lowland, peatswamp, mountains, kerangas...)
Forest Layer (emergent, canopy, understory, forest floor, liana...)
Pioneer tree, late sucessional tree
Symbiotic microorganisms (Nitrogen-fixing bacteria, ectomycorrhiza)
Seed dispersal by animals
Pollination by birds, bats, bees, beetles
Symbiosis with animals, ants
Flowering habits and frequency
Seed germination conditions and time
<p><i>Calophyllum inophyllum</i> thrives along coastal regions, earning it local names such as bitangor laut or penaga laut. Its fragrant flowers attract insects for pollination, while birds feast on the soft spongy fruit skin. Propagation is primarily achieved through seed, with removal of the endocarp enhancing germination speed to approximately 22 days, as well as improving germination rate and seedling development. Natural regeneration commonly takes place in the vicinity of the parent tree.</p>
Calophyllum inophyllum (Calophyllaceae) Calophyllum inophyllum (Calophyllaceae)