Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Copaifera

Species:

Copaifera depilis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

3000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Thick bark and resprouting ability allow survival in fire-prone Cerrado. Resprouts vigorously from base after top-kill.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

15–45 days

Notes:

Seeds are recalcitrant and lose viability rapidly. Plant fresh seeds for best germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI