Alexandrian laurel

English Etymology From en grc δάφνη Ἀλεξανδρεία, from grc δάφνη laurel + grc Ἀλεξανδρεία of Alexander, Alexandrian. Noun An ornamental shrub of species Danae racemosa species, in the asparagus family, with glossy leaf-like stems. An ornamental evergreen tree of species Calophyllum inophyllum species, native from East Africa and India through the South Pacific which has strong wood and seeds containing a useful oil. Synonyms Calophyllum inophyllum balltree, beach calophyllum, beach touriga, beautyleaf, Borneo mahogany, Indian doomba oiltree, Indian laurel, laurelwood, red poon, satin touriga, tacamahac tree, tamanu Danae racemosa poet's laurel Translations Danae racemosa French: fr laurier d'Alexandrie m, fr fragon à grappes m German: de Traubendorn m Italian: it lauro d'Alessandria m Calophyllum inophyllum tamanu References en Asparagus family plants Malpighiales order plants Polynesian canoe plants