Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
camibar
ID:
1062236

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poveda, N.Zamora & P.E.Sánchez

Source:
tro

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Brenesia31: 117 (1989 publ. 1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001061574

Common Names

  • Copaifera Camibar
  • Camibar Copaiba
  • Camibar Copaiba Tree

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Description

Copaifera camibar (also called Copaiba, among many other common names) is a large tree that grows up to 30 m tall. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, and is found in open woodlands, grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Copaifera camibar is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, constipation, and other ailments. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Copaifera camibar is a yellow-orange, pea-like flower with five petals, growing in clusters. The seed is a dark brown, flat, oval shape with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Copaifera camibar is a fast-growing tree that can reach up to 25 meters in height. It is native to tropical America and is found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is done by seed and cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Copaifera camibar

Copaifera camibar is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.

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

Luis J. Poveda (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poveda' in the authors string.
Nelson A. Zamora (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Zamora' in the authors string.
Pablo E. Sánchez Vindas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.E.Sánchez' in the authors string.