Copaifera depilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dwyer
Source:
ildis
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club81: 185 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165632
Common Names
- Depilis Copaiba
- Copaiba Depilis
- Copaifera Depilis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Copaifera depilis (also called Hairless 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 depilis is used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments, including skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Copaifera depilis has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Seedlings have two opposite, elliptic leaves.
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Copaifera depilis 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 depilis
Copaifera depilis is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil. It is found in the states of Bahia, Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Paraná, Santa Catarina, and Rio Grande do Sul.
Copaifera depilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Copaifera depilis?
Copaifera depilis
What is the common name of Copaifera depilis?
Hairless Copaifera
Where is Copaifera depilis 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
References
John Duncan Dwyer (1915-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dwyer' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Copaifera depilis Dwyer: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.