Calophyllum

Calophyllum inophyllum from Clusiaceae.

Kamani or Alexandrian laurelClusiaceae (Mangosteen family)Polynesian introduction to the Hawaiian IslandsOahu (Cultivated)Kamani was an important medicine for early Hawaiians. The strong scented oil from the seeds was burned in lamps. They also used the hard wood for calabashes.Polynesian Names: Ati (Societies); Dilo (Fiji); Fetau (Tonga, Uvea); Fetau (Futuna, Niue, Samoa, Tuvalu); Kamani (Hawaii); Pua (Tokelau); Tamanu (Cooks, Marquesas, Societies); Tilo (Futuna) nativeplants.hawaii.edu

Kamani or Alexandrian laurelClusiaceae (Mangosteen family)Polynesian introduction to the Hawaiian IslandsOahu (Cultivated)Kamani was an important medicine for early Hawaiians. The strong scented oil from the seeds was burned in lamps. They also used the hard wood for calabashes.Polynesian Names: Ati (Societies); Dilo (Fiji); Fetau (Tonga, Uvea); Fetau (Futuna, Niue, Samoa, Tuvalu); Kamani (Hawaii); Pua (Tokelau); Tamanu (Cooks, Marquesas, Societies); Tilo (Futuna) Flowerswww.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/5737360321/in/datetaken-...Flower (side view)www.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/5737387637/in/datetaken-...Ripe fruitwww.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/5737941636/in/datetaken-...Habitwww.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/5737910336/in/datetaken-...Trunkwww.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/5737393471/in/datetaken-...

Kamani or Alexandrian laurelClusiaceae (Mangosteen family)Polynesian introduction to the Hawaiian IslandsOahu (Cultivated)Kamani was an important medicine for early Hawaiians. The strong scented oil from the seeds was burned in lamps. They also used the hard wood for calabashes.Polynesian Names: Ati (Societies); Dilo (Fiji); Fetau (Tonga, Uvea); Fetau (Futuna, Niue, Samoa, Tuvalu); Kamani (Hawaii); Pua (Tokelau); Tamanu (Cooks, Marquesas, Societies); Tilo (Futuna) nativeplants.hawaii.edu

1. Calophyllum inophyllum - 'Alexandrian Laurel', 2. Close-up look, 3. Ballnuts . One is odd..., 4. 'Alexandrian Laurel' tree Location of this tree: Darwin, Australia

Kamani or Alexandrian laurelClusiaceae (Mangosteen family)Polynesian introduction to the Hawaiian IslandsOahu (Cultivated)Kamani was an important medicine for early Hawaiians. The strong scented oil from the seeds was burned in lamps. They also used the hard wood for calabashes.Polynesian Names: Ati (Societies); Dilo (Fiji); Fetau (Tonga, Uvea); Fetau (Futuna, Niue, Samoa, Tuvalu); Kamani (Hawaii); Pua (Tokelau); Tamanu (Cooks, Marquesas, Societies); Tilo (Futuna) nativeplants.hawaii.edu

Kamani or Alexandrian laurelClusiaceae (Mangosteen family)Polynesian introduction to the Hawaiian IslandsOahu (Cultivated)Kamani was an important medicine for early Hawaiians. The strong scented oil from the seeds was burned in lamps. They also used the hard wood for calabashes.Polynesian Names: Ati (Societies); Dilo (Fiji); Fetau (Tonga, Uvea); Fetau (Futuna, Niue, Samoa, Tuvalu); Kamani (Hawaii); Pua (Tokelau); Tamanu (Cooks, Marquesas, Societies); Tilo (Futuna) nativeplants.hawaii.edu

South Mission Beach, Queensland, Australia

Kamani or Alexandrian laurelClusiaceaePolynesian introduction to the Hawaiian IslandsOahu (Cultivated)Kamani was an important medicine for early Hawaiians. The strong scented oil from the seeds was burned in lamps. They also used the hard wood for calabashes.Polynesian Names: Ati (Societies); Dilo (Fiji); Fetau (Tonga, Uvea); Fetau (Futuna, Niue, Samoa, Tuvalu); Kamani (Hawaii); Pua (Tokelau); Tamanu (Cooks, Marquesas, Societies); Tilo (Futuna) nativeplants.hawaii.edu

Madre de Dios, Peru

Madre de Dios, Peru