Copaifera oblongifolia

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Copaifera oblongifolia var. dawsonii
• Copaifera oblongifolia var. comosa
• Copaiba oblongifolia

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Copaifera and the species name Copaifera oblongifolia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a widespread presence throughout several key regions of Brazil. It can be found growing across the vast landscapes of Brazil North. Additionally, its distribution extends into the diverse ecosystems of Brazil Northeast. The species is also documented within the territories of Brazil West-Central. Finally, its geographical range reaches into the environmental zones of Brazil Southeast.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Copaifera oblongifolia is characterized by a woody growth form that can manifest as either a tree or a shrub. This plant reaches a maximum height of approximately 3 meters.

Growth form :

tree

Growth form :

shrub

Plant height max:

3 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Copaifera oblongifolia has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. In silico pharmacology

Chemicals

Copaifera oblongifolia has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Lupeol, Steroids, Triterpenes.

Lupeol

1. In silico pharmacology

Steroids

1. In silico pharmacology

Triterpenes

1. In silico pharmacology

Conditions

Copaifera oblongifolia has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Schistosomiasis.

Schistosomiasis

1. In silico pharmacology

Preparations

Copaifera oblongifolia has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include hexane fraction.

Hexane fraction

1. In silico pharmacology