Calophyllum inophyllum L.

Filed As

Clusiaceae
Calophyllum inophyllum L.
Collector(s)

M. J. Balick 4314 with Roberta Lee, Tamara Balick, Ally Raynor and Nersin Aia, 17 Aug 2002
Location

Federated States of Micronesia. Pohnpei. Pingelap (Mun.). Pingelap Atoll, Seinwenian, Deake Island.
Habitat

Seaside vegetation, coconut, pandanus and other local trees.
Description

Tree to 5 m tall, dbh 10 cm, fruits green, milky sap. Phenology of specimen: Fruit.
Identifiers

NY Barcode: 202649

Occurrence ID: 36ebc8cd-bf44-4908-b508-a7ccce9d75c4
Local Name

sapeng
Language
Pohnpeian
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Kingdom

Plantae
Division

Magnoliophyta
Order

Malpighiales
Family

Calophyllaceae
All Determinations

Calophyllum inophyllum L. det D. H. Lorence, 2004
Calophyllum inophyllum L. var. inophyllum det M. J. Balick, 2002

Level 1 Use
MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS
Level 2 Use
Unspecified (Materials and Products)
Level 3 Use
Caulking
Use Notes
Sap for filling in small holes of canoe so it won't leak.
Level 1 Use
MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS
Level 2 Use
Unspecified (Materials and Products)
Level 3 Use
Adornment
Use Notes
Used to make Mwaramwar.
Level 1 Use
MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS
Level 2 Use
Wood
Level 3 Use
Construction Material
Use Notes
Wood: houses, decks and furniture.
Level 1 Use
ENVIRONMENTAL USES
Level 2 Use
Unspecified (Environmental Uses)
Level 3 Use
Erosion Control
Use Notes
If tree is large enough, people plant this tree on seashore to prevent erosion.
Level 1 Use
MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS
Level 2 Use
Unspecified (Materials and Products)
Level 3 Use
Perfume
Use Notes
Used to perfume hair in ancient times.

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