Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
epunctata
ID:
166306

Status:
valid

Authors:
Amshoff

Source:
ildis

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Meded. Bot. Mus. Herb. Rijks Univ. Utrecht52: 9 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165635



Common Names

  • Spotted Copaifera
  • Spotted Copaiba
  • Spotted Copal


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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Copaifera epunctata 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 epunctata 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 epunctata

Copaifera epunctata is native to the Amazon biome in Brazil. It is found in the states of Amazonas, Pará, Rondônia, and Mato Grosso.

Copaifera epunctata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Copaifera epunctata?

Copaifera epunctata

What is the common name of Copaifera epunctata?

Spotted Copaifera

Where is Copaifera epunctata 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