Calophyllum persimile

Calophyllum persimile
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Spermatophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Calophyllaceae
Genus: Calophyllum
Species:
C. persimile
Binomial name
Calophyllum persimile

Calophyllum persimile is a species of flowering plant in the Calophyllaceae family. It is a tree endemic to New Guinea,[2] where it is known from Kiunga district in Western Province and near Vanimo in West Sepik Province of Papua New Guinea. It grows 20 to 25 metres tall and flowers in September. It grows in well-drained and wet-season inundated lowland rain forests from 20 to 580 metres elevation.[1]

The species was described by Peter F. Stevens in 1980.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Jimbo, T. (2021). "Calophyllum persimile". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021 e.T37650A197048618. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-3.RLTS.T37650A197048618.en. Retrieved 23 April 2026.
  2. ^ a b "Calophyllum persimile P.F.Stevens". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 23 April 2026.
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