Key Identification Features
- 38 in) wide, and range in color from blue-grey to dark green, with a distinct whitish underside.
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🌿 Identification Guide
How to Identify Calophyllaceae
Calophyllaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Malpighiales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 7 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
Representative Calophyllaceae Species
Calophyllum soulattri Burm.fil.
Calophyllum soulattri Burm.fil.
Calophyllum soulattri is a flowering plant in the Calophyllaceae family, valued …
Kielmeyera coriacea Mart.
Kielmeyera coriacea Mart.
Kielmeyera cor Mart is a Cerrado native small tree used for medicine and studied…
Calophyllum brasiliense Cambess.
Calophyllum brasiliense Cambess.
Calophyllum brasiliense is an evergreen tree with multiple uses in medicine, cos…
Mammea americana L.
Mammea americana L.
Mammea americana L. is an evergreen edible-fruited tropical tree native to the C…
Mesua ferrea L.
Mesua ferrea L.
Mesua ferrea L. is a large tropical tree valued for its strong timber and used i…
Calophyllum inophyllum L.
Calophyllum inophyllum L.
Calophyllum inophyllum L. is a large evergreen tree native to the Old World Trop…
⚠️ PoisonousFrequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Calophyllaceae?
Calophyllaceae plants belong to the Malpighiales order in the Plantae kingdom. 38 in) wide, and range in color from blue-grey to dark green, with a distinct whitish underside. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Calophyllaceae?
Calophyllaceae is classified in the order Malpighiales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 7 accepted species worldwide.
⚠️ Are any Calophyllaceae species poisonous?
Yes, some Calophyllaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Calophyllaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
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