Santa Maria

Calophyllum brasiliense, Calophyllaceae

Zones

10–12

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerShade ProviderBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (fruiting)High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Golden CalatheaCalathea lutea

Shade ProvisionWind Protection

Silk Oil BeanPentaclethra filamentosa

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Clery RootCalathea macrosepala

Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation

Veined BeaksedgeRhynchospora nervosa

Shade ProvisionNutrient AccumulationWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

JatobaHymenaea courbaril

Large tropical trees compete for canopy dominance, with Calophyllum producing compounds that may inhibit nearby species

Uses

Functions

Oil Seed ProductionTimberErosion ControlWatershed Protection

Edible Parts

Seeds

Medicinal Uses

Wound HealingAnti-InflammatoryAntimicrobial

Common Questions

What zones does Santa Maria grow in?

Santa Maria grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Santa Maria?

Good companions for Santa Maria include Golden Calathea, Silk Oil Bean, Clery Root, Veined Beaksedge.

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