Copaifera guyanensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
Desf.
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ildis
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165637
Common Names
- Guianan Copaiba
- Copaiba Balsam
- Copaiba Oil Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Copaifera guyanensis (also called Guyanese 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 guyanensis is used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments, including skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Copaifera guyanensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Copaifera guyanensis 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 guyanensis
Copaifera guyanensis is native to the Amazon biome in Brazil. It is found in the states of Amazonas, Pará, Rondônia, and Mato Grosso.
Copaifera guyanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Copaifera guyanensis?
Copaifera guyanensis
What is the common name of Copaifera guyanensis?
Guyanese Copaifera
Where is Copaifera guyanensis 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
The Plant List v1.1 record ild-12068: Based on the initial data import
René Louiche Desfontaines (1750-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desf.' in the authors string.