Copaifera langsdorffii
Copaifera langsloffii, commonly known as Copaiba, is a remarkable medicinal tree native to tropical landscapes. Renowned for its aromatic oleoresin, this plant serves as a powerhouse in traditional medicine. Its resin offers potent anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and healing properties, making it a vital natural resource for dermatological and systemic wellness.
- Scientific name: Copaifera langsdorffii
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, falling into the family Fabaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Copaifera, specifically as the species Copaifera langsdorffii.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Copaifera | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is known by various names across different languages and regions, such as Копайфера Лангсдорфа in Ukrainian (uk), ডিজেল গাছ in Bengali (bn), Copaifera officinalis in Aragonese (ast), டீசல் மரம் in Tamil (ta), and Copaifera officinalis in Catalan (ca).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| uk | Копайфера Лангсдорфа | Wikidata |
| bn | ডিজেল গাছ | Wikidata |
| ast | Copaifera officinalis | Wikidata |
| ta | டீசல் மரம் | Wikidata |
| ca | Copaifera officinalis | Wikidata |
| ml | ഡീസൽ മരം | Wikidata |
| ar | الكبيبة | Wikidata |
| pt | Copaifera langsdorfii | Wikidata |
| pt | Óleo de Copaíba | Wikidata |
| pt | Óleo de copaiba | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across several distinct regions. Within the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is noted specifically in Sri Lanka. Moving to the Americas, it can be found in Guyana located in Northern South America and in Bolivia within Western South America. Its reach extends significantly into Brazil, where it is documented in both the West-Central and Northeast regions. Consequently, the species occupies a wide range of ecological zones across multiple continents.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Copaifera langsdorffii, is highly valued for its various therapeutic components derived from different botanical structures. The medicinal properties are primarily concentrated in the oleo-resin, a viscous substance extracted from the trunk, which is often referred to as an oil-resin due to its thick, lipid-rich consistency. Beyond this liquid exudate, the stem bark is frequently utilized in traditional applications, while the seeds and leaves also contribute to the plant's overall pharmacological profile. Together, these parts form the basis of its traditional use in treating inflammation and other ailments.- Total parts
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 11
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| oleo-resin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oil-resin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oil | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Copaiba oil | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Copaifera langsdorffii has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include kaurenoic acid, afzelin, Quercitrin, ent-kaur-16-en-19-oic acid, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| kaurenoic acid | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| afzelin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Quercitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ent-kaur-16-en-19-oic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Copaifera langsdorffii has 10 reported activities identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Cytotoxic, Analgesic, Anticancer, Antigenotoxic.
- Total activities
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antigenotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Embryotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gastroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypotensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Copaifera langsdorffii has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease, DNA damage, Dental caries, diuretic, endometriosis.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| DNA damage | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dental caries | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| endometriosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| heavy metal poisoning | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kidney stones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |