Calycophyllum candidissimum is a species of tree found in South and Central America, known for its beautiful flowering and strong, durable wood. It is commonly referred to as the "white calicophyllum" due to the tree's distinctive white bark. Some other synonyms for Calycophyllum candidissimum include: "Lancewood," which refers to the tree's long, narrow leaves; "beefwood," which comes from the tree's hard, red wood resembling beef; and "guatemalan-lancewood," which refers to the tree's geographic origin. Regardless of what you call it, Calycophyllum candidissimum is a versatile and valuable tree species with many uses in furniture making, construction, and medicine.