Pocket BotanistGuide botanique
Tamanu.
Calophyllum inophyllum
Prononciation ka-lo-FIL-um in-oh-FIL-um
Aussi appelée Alexandrian Laurel, Alexandrian-laurel, Beach Calophyllum, Beautyleaf, Borneo Mahogany, Borneo-mahogany, Indian doomba oiltree, Indian-laurel
The tamanu tree is a beautiful, slow growing evergreen known for its glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers. It thrives in coastal areas and is highly valued for the rich oil extracted from its seeds. It makes a lovely ornamental tree if you have the space for its wide, spreading canopy.
En un coup d'œil
- Niveau d'entretien
- Moyenne
- Type de plante
- Evergreen tree
- Lumière
- Full sun
- Lumière en intérieur
- Soleil direct
- Arrosage
- Tous les 7 à 14 jours
- Taille adulte
- 20 to 30 meters
- Croissance
- Lente
Entretien
This tree prefers well draining soil and plenty of sun to stay healthy. Watch for yellowing leaves which may indicate poor drainage or overwatering. Keep an eye out for common pests like scale or aphids during the warmer months.
- Arrosage
- Water deeply once the top few inches of soil feel dry to the touch.
- Engrais
- Apply a balanced fertilizer during the active growing season.
- Taille
- Prune lightly once a year to maintain shape and remove dead branches.
- Rempotage
- Repot only when the tree has clearly outgrown its current container.
- Sol
- Sandy, well draining soil
- pH du sol
- 6.0 to 7.5
Sécurité
- Animaux
- The seeds and oil are considered toxic if ingested by cats or dogs.
Comment l'identifier
- Glossy, leathery, dark green leaves
- Fragrant white flowers with yellow centers
- Large, round, green fruit
- Spreading, irregular canopy shape
- Deeply fissured, dark gray bark
Science
- Famille
- Calophyllaceae
- Genre
- Calophyllum
- Ordre
- Malpighiales
- Classe
- Magnoliopsida
Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.
Aussi dans
Ta plante a mauvaise mine ?
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