Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Copaifera

Species:

Copaifera langsdorffii var. langsdorffii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

3000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, birds

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Common in fire-prone cerrado ecosystems; resprouts vigorously from base after fire damage. Thick bark provides protection to cambium during low-intensity fires.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

15–45 days

Notes:

Fresh seeds germinate best; viability decreases rapidly with storage. Seeds are recalcitrant and should be sown immediately after collection.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI