Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
venezuelana
ID:
166331

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms & Pittier

Source:
ildis

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Trab. Mus. Comercial Venezuela1: 19 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165660



Common Names

  • Copaifera venezuelana
  • Venezuelan Copaiba
  • Copaiba


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Synonyms

  • Copaifera venezuelana venezuelana [unknown]
  • Copaifera venezuelana laxa Xena & Arroyo [valid]

Description

Copaifera venezuelana (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 venezuelana is used as a timber tree and its resin is used to produce incense, perfumes, and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Copaifera venezuelana is yellow and has a sweet scent. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Copaifera venezuelana 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 venezuelana

Copaifera venezuelana is native to Central and South America and can be found in Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, Colombia, and Venezuela.

Copaifera venezuelana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Copaifera venezuelana?

Copaifera venezuelana

What is the common name of Copaifera venezuelana?

Venezuelana copaiba

Where is Copaifera venezuelana found?

Copaifera venezuelana 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

Henri François Pittier (1857-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pittier' in the authors string.
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.