Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palustris
ID:
206762

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Symington) de Wit

Source:
ildis

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Webbia9: 462 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000206091



Common Names

  • Copaifera palustris
  • Palustris Copaifera
  • Palustris


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Synonyms

  • Pseudosindora palustris Symington [unknown]
  • Cotylelobiopsis beccariana F.Heim [unknown]

Description

Copaifera palustris (also called Marsh Copaifera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, where it is found in lowland forests. It is a small tree, growing up to 10 meters in height, with white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Copaifera palustris is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a timber tree for its hardwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, yellow, in racemes. Seed: small, brown, smooth, and flattened. Seedlings: with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Copaifera palustris is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil and kept moist. The plant prefers full sun and will tolerate partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils, including clay. Once established, it is relatively low maintenance and can be propagated by division.

Where to Find Copaifera palustris

Copaifera palustris is native to Southeast Asia.

Copaifera palustris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Copaifera palustris?

Copaifera palustris

What is the common name of Copaifera palustris?

Marsh copaiba

What is the family of Copaifera palustris?

Fabaceae

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

Hendrik de Wit (1909-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Wit' in the authors string.
Colin Fraser Symington (1905-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Symington' in the authors string.