Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coriacea
ID:
184177

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Reise Bras.1: 285 (1823)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000183506



Common Names

  • Coriacea Copaifera
  • Coriacea Copaiba
  • Coriacea Copal


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Synonyms

  • Copaifera coriacea coriacea [unknown]
  • Copaiba coriacea (Mart.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Copaifera cordifolia Hayne [valid]

Description

Copaifera coriacea (also called 'Coriaceous Copaifera', among many other common names) is a small, woody shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Copaifera coriacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a natural source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Copaifera coriacea has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow-green center. Its seeds are small, round, and dark brown. The seedlings are small and green with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Copaifera coriacea is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant species that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought and frost tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It can be pruned to shape and can be used as a windbreak or a screen.

Where to Find Copaifera coriacea

Copaifera coriacea is native to Central and South America, where it is found in Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama.

Copaifera coriacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Copaifera coriacea?

Copaifera coriacea

What is the common name of Copaifera coriacea?

Coriaceous Copaifera

What is the native range of Copaifera coriacea?

Mexico

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