| Copaifera | |
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| Copaifera officinalis | |
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| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
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| Subfamily: | Detarioideae |
| Genus: | Copaifera L., 1762 |
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| Several, see text | |
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Copaifera is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae.
The scientific name means "copal-bearer" (or more accurately, copaiba-bearer), since economically important resins and essential oils can be acquired from them. They are also important for production of biodiesel and wood, especially Copaifera langsdorffii. Other species are threatened, mainly by deforestation.
Notable species
- Copaifera epunctata
- Copaifera guyanensis
- Copaifera langsdorffii – Diesel Tree, Kerosene Tree, Kupa'y, Cabismo, Copaúva
- Copaifera martii
- Copaifera multijuga
- Copaifera officinalis
- Copaifera panamensis – Cabimo
- Copaifera reticulata
- Copaifera salikounda
- Copaifera trapezifolia
- Copaifera cearensis
- Copaifera jacquinii
- Copaifera coriacea
See also