Calophyllum pentapetalum

Calophyllum pentapetalum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Calophyllaceae
Genus: Calophyllum
Species:
C. pentapetalum
Binomial name
Calophyllum pentapetalum
Varieties[2]
  • Calophyllum pentapetalum var. cumingii (Planch. & Triana) P.F.Stevens
  • Calophyllum pentapetalum var. pentapetalum
  • Calophyllum pentapetalum var. pulgarense (Elmer) P.F.Stevens
Synonyms[2]
  • Ochrocarpos pentapetalus (Blanco) Fern.-Vill.
  • Tovomita pentapetala Blanco

Calophyllum pentapetalum is a species of flowering plant in the family Calophyllaceae. It is a tree native to Palawan and western Luzon in the Philippines.[2] It grows in lowland and montane rain forests, often on ultramafic soils.[1]

Three varieties are accepted.[2]

  • Calophyllum pentapetalum var. cumingii (Planch. & Triana) P.F.Stevens
  • Calophyllum pentapetalum var. pentapetalum
  • Calophyllum pentapetalum var. pulgarense (Elmer) P.F.Stevens

References

  1. 1 2 Energy Development Corporation (EDC) . (2020). "Calophyllum pentapetalum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020 e.T153519084A153540390. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T153519084A153540390.en. Retrieved 5 August 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Calophyllum pentapetalum (Blanco) Merr". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 5 August 2026.