Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Tree |
| Maximum Height | 30 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Tropical America |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a tree, up to 30 m tall. |
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| Foliage | Leaves are compound and each comprises of 3 – 4 pairs of leaflets. |
| Flowers | Inflorescence occurs at the axillary, and comprises of small fragrant white flowers. Flower has 4 calyx lobes and 10 free stamens. |
| Fruit | Fruit pod is elliptical, smooth and leathery. Each pod contains about 1 – 2 seeds. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Cultural / Religious:
Heritage Tree:
There is currently one individual of Copaifera officinalis listed as Heritage Tree in Singapore. To find out more about this tree, please visit the Heritage Tree Register.
Others: It produces a clear resin which slowly turn pale yellow when in contact with air. Resin is used for medicine and as a scenting agent to make soaps. |
Landscaping Features
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.0 (Tree - Intermediate Canopy) |
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Others
| Master ID | 1530 |
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| Species ID | 2823 |
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