Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paupera
ID:
166324

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Herzog) Dwyer

Source:
ildis

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Brittonia7: 169 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165653

Common Names

  • Paupera Copaiba
  • Copaiba Paupera
  • Paupera Copaifera

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Synonyms

  • Copaiba paupera Herzog [valid]
  • Copaifera langsdorffii peruviana J.F.Macbr. [valid]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Copaifera paupera has small, yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Copaifera paupera 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 paupera

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

Copaifera paupera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Copaifera paupera?

Copaifera paupera

What is the common name of Copaifera paupera?

Paupera copaiba

Where is Copaifera paupera found?

Copaifera paupera 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

Theodor Herzog (1880-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herzog' in the authors string.
John Duncan Dwyer (1915-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dwyer' in the authors string.