Click here to open feedback window. Contribution to an evaluation of tree species using the new CITES Listing Criteria 274 Calophyllum carrii var. longigemmatum Guttiferae Distribution Indonesia (Irian Jaya) and Papua New Guinea Habitat A medium to large tree scattered in primary, lowland, moist, non-seasonal, broadleaved, closed forest between 15 - 300m. Population status and trends This variety is only known from an area near Jayapura, Irian Jaya, and West Sepik Province in Papua New Guinea. It occurs in areas that are subject to intensive logging activities (Eddowes, 1997). Role of species in the ecosystem Bats, feral pigs, birds and water act as dispersal agents (Eddowes, 1997). Pollinated by insects and wild bees (Eddowes, 1997). Threats Logging is the major threat. Utilisation The wood is used for plywood, furniture and as a veneer (Eddowes, 1997). Trade The timber is found in major international trade (Eddowes, 1997). In 1995 Papua New Guinea recorded the export of 231,000m³ of Calophyllum logs, valued at an average price of US$156/m³ (ITTO, 1997). IUCN Conservation category VU B1+2abcde according to Eddowes  (1997). Conservation measures No specific conservaiton measures ar eknown. Forest management and silviculture Preliminary data from Peninsular Malaysia indicate that members of the genus may be slow-growing, taking 70 years to attain a diameter of 50cm. References Conn, B.J. (ed.). 1995. Handbooks of the Flora of Papua New Guinea. Malaysia: Melborne University Press. 1-292. Eddowes, P.J. 1997. Completed data collection forms for New Guinea. ITTO. 1997. Annual review and assessment of the world tropical timber situation. 1996. International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO). Stevens, P.F. 1997. Annotations to a listing of draft species summaries for New Guinea for the Conservation and sustainable management of trees project.