Copaifera officinalis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1762
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 2: 557 (1762)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165230
Common Names
- Copaifera officinalis
- Officinalis Copaifera
- Balsam Copaifera
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- Copaiva officinalis (L.) Jacq. [valid]
- Copaiba officinalis Adans. [unknown]
- Copaifera jacquiniana G.Don [valid]
- Copaifera jacquinii Desf. [valid]
- Copaiba officinalis (L.) Kuntze [valid]
Description
Copaifera officinalis (also called Copaiba, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Central and South America. It has a dense, rounded crown and dark green, glossy leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas and secondary forests.
Uses & Benefits
Copaifera officinalis is used as an ornamental plant, as it produces beautiful red flowers. It is also used as a natural pesticide and as a soil conditioner.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Copaifera officinalis is yellow and has a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped bean. The seedling has a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Copaifera officinalis is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that grows to a height of 15-20 m. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.
Where to Find Copaifera officinalis
Copaifera officinalis is native to Central and South America.
Copaifera officinalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Copaifera officinalis?
Copaifera officinalis
What is the common name of Copaifera officinalis?
Copaiba
What is the natural habitat of Copaifera officinalis?
Tropical moist lowland forests
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
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Copaifera officinalis L.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.