Copaifera luetzelburgii

Copaifera luetzelburgii

Native to:
Brazil

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Copaifera
Species:
Copaifera luetzelburgii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
3000 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
sep,oct,nov
Bloom Colors:
white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, birds
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
Thick bark and deep root system allow resprouting after fire. Common in fire-prone Cerrado ecosystems.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
10–30 days
Notes:
Fresh seeds germinate readily. Viability declines rapidly with storage.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI