Antilles Calophyllum
Calophyllum brasiliense var. antillanum
- Native to:
- Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Southwest Caribbean, United States, Virgin Islands, Windward Is.
GBIF: Omar Monzon Carmona
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Calophyllaceae
- Genus:
- Calophyllum
- Species:
- Calophyllum brasiliense var. antillanum
- USDA Symbol:
- CAAN22
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 2500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Wildlife Benefits
- Caterpillars:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
stored nut moth (Paralipsa gularis)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers areas near water bodies
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 30–90 days
- Notes:
- Seeds lose viability quickly and should be planted fresh. Germination is improved by removing the seed coat.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI