Copaifera baumiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
O.Warburg (ed.), Kunene-Sambesi Exped.: 246 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165190
Common Names
- Copaifera baumiana
- Baum's Copaiba
- Copaiba Balsam
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Copaifera baumiana (also called Baum's Copaifera, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 15 meters in height. It has yellow flowers and is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical dry forests, tropical moist forests, and tropical wet forests.
Uses & Benefits
Copaifera baumiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Copaifera baumiana is a small, yellow bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed. The seedling is a small plant with a single stem and small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Copaifera baumiana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Both methods require the soil to be kept moist and the plants should be given plenty of light.
Where to Find Copaifera baumiana
Copaifera baumiana is native to Central and South America, where it is found in moist forests.
Copaifera baumiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Copaifera baumiana?
Copaifera baumiana
What is the common name of Copaifera baumiana?
Baumiana copaifera
What type of plant is Copaifera baumiana?
Tree
Species in the Copaifera genus
Copaifera baumiana, Copaifera mildbraedii, Copaifera officinalis, Copaifera religiosa, Copaifera salikounda, Copaifera aromatica, Copaifera bracteata, Copaifera brasiliensis, Copaifera canime, Copaifera depilis, Copaifera duckei, Copaifera elliptica, Copaifera epunctata, Copaifera glycycarpa, Copaifera guyanensis, Copaifera gynohirsuta, Copaifera laevis, Copaifera langsdorffii, Copaifera lucens, Copaifera luetzelburgii, Copaifera magnifolia, Copaifera majorina, Copaifera malmei, Copaifera marginata, Copaifera multijuga, Copaifera oblongifolia, Copaifera panamensis, Copaifera paupera, Copaifera piresii, Copaifera pubiflora, Copaifera reticulata, Copaifera rondonii, Copaifera trapezifolia, Copaifera venezuelana, Copaifera utilissima, Copaifera nana, Copaifera bulbotricha, Copaifera coriacea, Copaifera martii, Copaifera arenicola, Copaifera krukovii, Copaifera oblongifolia, Copaifera sabulicola, Copaifera camibar, Copaifera palustris, Copaifera guianensis,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Copaifera baumiana Harms: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.