Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg.24: 210 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165629
Common Names
- Canime Copaiba
- Copaiba Canime
- Copaifera Canime
Description
Copaifera canime (also called Canime Copaiba, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in tropical and subtropical forests. It is often found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and abandoned fields.
Uses & Benefits
Copaifera canime is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used to make herbal tea which is believed to have many health benefits such as aiding digestion, reducing inflammation, and improving circulation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Copaifera canime is a yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Copaifera canime is a tropical perennial plant native to Central and South America. It is easy to grow and propagate, and can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken from the stem or root and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods will require regular watering and fertilizing to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Copaifera canime
Copaifera canime is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Copaifera canime FAQ
What is the scientific name of Copaifera canime?
Copaifera canime
What is the common name of Copaifera canime?
Canime Copaifera
Where is Copaifera canime native to?
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