Status:
valid
Authors:
Hayne
Source:
ildis
Year:
1827
Citation Micro:
Getreue Darstell. Gew.10: t. 23 (1827)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165659
Common Names
- Trapezifolia Copaiba
- Copaiba Trapezifolia
- Copaifera Trapezifolia
Synonyms
- Copaiba trapezifolia (Hayne) Kuntze [valid]
- Copaifera trapezifolia crassiuscula Hayne [valid]
- Copaifera trapezifolia tennella Hayne [valid]
Description
Copaifera trapezifolia (also called Copaiba, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the family Fabaceae. It is native to tropical South America, where it is found in the Amazon rainforest and other tropical forests. It typically grows in moist, lowland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Copaifera trapezifolia is used as a timber tree and its resin is used to produce incense, perfumes, and cosmetics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Copaifera trapezifolia has small, yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Copaifera trapezifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Copaifera trapezifolia
Copaifera trapezifolia is native to Central and South America and can be found in Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, Colombia, and Venezuela.
Copaifera trapezifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Copaifera trapezifolia?
Copaifera trapezifolia
What is the common name of Copaifera trapezifolia?
Trapezifolia copaiba
Where is Copaifera trapezifolia found?
Copaifera trapezifolia is found in Central and South America
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