Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
utilissima
ID:
179122

Status:
valid

Authors:
Saldanha

Source:
ildis

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Config. & descr. madeir. Rio de Janeiro 116 (1865), nomen.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178451



Common Names

  • Copaifera Utilissima
  • Utilissima Copaifera
  • Utilissima Tree


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Description

Copaifera utilissima (also called Utilissima Copaifera, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree that is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It has yellow flowers and pinnate leaves with up to 11 leaflets. It grows in a variety of habitats, including open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Copaifera utilissima is used as a food source for livestock, as a green manure crop, and as a soil improver. Its leaves can be used as a tea substitute and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Copaifera utilissima is yellow with 5 petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Copaifera utilissima is an evergreen tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by cuttings or division.

Where to Find Copaifera utilissima

Copaifera utilissima can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Copaifera utilissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Copaifera utilissima?

Copaifera utilissima

What are the common names of Copaifera utilissima?

Utilissima copaifera and Utilissima tree

What is the natural habitat of Copaifera utilissima?

Copaifera utilissima is found in wetland areas, along streams, and in disturbed areas

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