Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elliptica
ID:
166305

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Flora20(2 Beibl.): 127 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165634



Common Names

  • Elliptica Copaiba
  • Copaiba Elliptica
  • Copaifera Elliptica


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Synonyms

  • Copaiba elliptica (Mart.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Copaifera coriacea macrophylla Dwyer [valid]

Description

Copaifera elliptica (also called Elliptic 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 elliptica is used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments, including skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Copaifera elliptica 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Copaifera elliptica 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 elliptica

Copaifera elliptica 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 elliptica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Copaifera elliptica?

Copaifera elliptica

What is the common name of Copaifera elliptica?

Elliptic Copaifera

Where is Copaifera elliptica 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