Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
martii
ID:
184178

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hayne

Source:
ildis

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Getreue Darstell. Gew.10: t. 15 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000183507



Common Names

  • Martii Copaifera
  • Martii Copaiba
  • Martii Copal


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Synonyms

  • Copaiba martii (Hayne) Kuntze [valid]
  • Copaiba rigida (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Copaifera martii rigida (Benth.) Ducke [valid]
  • Copaifera rigida Benth. [valid]
  • Copaifera martii martii [unknown]

Description

Copaifera martii (also called 'Mart's Copaifera', among many other common names) is a small, woody shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Copaifera martii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a natural source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Copaifera martii has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow-green center. Its seeds are small, round, and dark brown. The seedlings are small and green with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Copaifera martii is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant species that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought and frost tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It can be pruned to shape and can be used as a windbreak or a screen.

Where to Find Copaifera martii

Copaifera martii is native to Central and South America, where it is found in Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama.

Copaifera martii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Copaifera martii?

Copaifera martii

What is the common name of Copaifera martii?

Mart's Copaifera

What is the native range of Copaifera martii?

Mexico

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