Copaifera piresii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ducke
Source:
ildis
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Bol. Técn. Inst. Agron. N.36: 73 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165654
Common Names
- Pires Copaiba
- Copaiba Piresii
- Copaifera Piresii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Copaifera piresii (also called Copaiba, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the family Fabaceae. It is native to tropical South America, where it is found in the Amazon rainforest and other tropical forests. It typically grows in moist, lowland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Copaifera piresii is used as a timber tree and its resin is used to produce incense, perfumes, and cosmetics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Copaifera piresii has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet fragrance. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Copaifera piresii 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 piresii
Copaifera piresii is native to Central and South America and can be found in Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, Colombia, and Venezuela.
Copaifera piresii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Copaifera piresii?
Copaifera piresii
What is the common name of Copaifera piresii?
Piresii copaiba
Where is Copaifera piresii found?
Copaifera piresii is found in Central and 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
Adolpho Ducke (1876-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ducke' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Copaifera piresii Ducke: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.