Copaifera langsdorffii
Brazilian Diesel Tree, Langsdorf's Copaifera
Also known as: Copaiba langsdorffii (Desf.) Kuntze +1 more
- Copaiba langsdorffii (Desf.) Kuntze
- Copaifera langsdorffii var. rupestris Hassl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Found natively in South America, Copaifera langsdorffii (commonly known as Brazilian diesel tree or Langsdorf's copaifera) is a tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Guyana, Paraguay
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Sri Lanka
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms