Fabaceae FAMILY
Copaifera coriacea
Copaifera coriacea
Edibility
2/5
Medicinal
4/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Copaifera coriacea is an evergreen tree growing 20 metres or more tall. This is one of several species in this genus that yield a balsam resin. Although varying in colour, aroma, flavour etc from species to species, the resin has remarkably similar medicinal properties and is used interchangeably[ 461 Title Diccionario das Plantas Uteis do Brasil Publication Author Correa M.P. Publisher Imprensa Nacional; Rio de Janeiro Year 1926 ISBN Description A massive work in 6 volumes giving details of the various uses of Brazilian plants. ]. It is exported in quantity for medicinal purposes, and also for making varnishes, perfumery etc.
Habitat & Origin
Origintropical
Native RangeS. America - Brazil.
HabitatRiver banks in the rainforest[ 46 Title Dictionary of Economic Plants. Publication Author Uphof. J. C. Th. Publisher Weinheim Year 1959 ISBN - Description An excellent and very comprehensive guide but it only gives very short descriptions of the uses without any details of how to utilize the plants. Not for the casual reader. ].