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
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.
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