Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nana
ID:
179162

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rizzini

Source:
ildis

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Revista Brasil. Biol.31: 192 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178491



Common Names

  • Copaifera Nana
  • Brazilian Copaiba
  • Copaiba Balsam


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Description

Copaifera nana (also called 'Dwarf Copaifera', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has yellow flowers and grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Copaifera nana is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used to make rope and as a source of fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Copaifera nana has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Copaifera nana is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Copaifera nana

Copaifera nana can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Bolivia.

Copaifera nana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Copaifera nana?

Copaifera nana

What is the common name of Copaifera nana?

Copaifera

What is the natural habitat of Copaifera nana?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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