Status:
valid
Authors:
Desf.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1821
Citation Micro:
Mém. Mus. Hist. Nat.7: 376 (1821)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000002249
Common Names
- Copaifera Guianensis
- Guianensis Copaifera
- Guianensis Copaifera Tree
Description
Copaifera guianensis (also called Guianan Copaifera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is found in the Philippines. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 10 m tall. It grows in tropical rainforest and in open forest.
Uses & Benefits
Copaifera guianensis has been used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and pain. It is also used as an ingredient in perfumes and cosmetics, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Copaifera guianensis has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and oval shaped with a brown and white speckled pattern. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Copaifera guianensis is a shrub that is best grown in well-drained, alkaline soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and cuttings should be taken in summer. Layering can be done in autumn or spring.
Where to Find Copaifera guianensis
Copaifera guianensis can be found in the Amazon rainforest of South America.
Copaifera guianensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Copaifera guianensis?
Copaifera guianensis
What is the natural habitat of Copaifera guianensis?
Copaifera guianensis is native to South America.
What are the uses of Copaifera guianensis?
Copaifera guianensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
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