Colophospermum mopane
Balsam Tree, Balsamtree
Other regional names: Butterfly Tree +1 more
- Butterfly Tree
- Turpentine Tree
Also known as: Copaiba mopane (J.Kirk ex Benth.) Kuntze +2 more
- Copaiba mopane (J.Kirk ex Benth.) Kuntze
- Copaifera mopane J.Kirk ex Benth.
- Hardwickia mopane (J.Kirk ex Benth.) Breteler
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Originating in Africa, Colophospermum mopane (commonly known as Balsam Tree) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Botswana, Caprivi Strip, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Northern Provinces, Zambia, Zimbabwe