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beach calophyllum, alexandrian laurel
Calophyllum inophyllum
Calophyllum inophyllum (Form)


 
Plant Family :Clusiaceae
Plant Form :tree
Growth Habit :Large spreading tree 10-20m tall, with dense foliage.
Fruiting Season :Flowering peroid November to February.
Description :Sap is a skin irritant , and has been used as a arrow poison in Samoa. Resin from tree also induces vomiting and diarrhoea.
Distribution :QLD. and N.T. in sandy coastal areas right to the waters edge.
Introduced :No
Seen North Qld :  Yes

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