Copaifera coleosperma, Copaifera hymenaeifolia.

Copaifera coleosperma Benth. Leguminosae.

Tropical Africa. The aril is used in preparing a nourishing drink.

Copaifera hymenaeifolia Moric.

Cuba. This species is said to be the mosibe of eastern tropical Africa, a tree which yields a red-skinned, fattening, bean-like seed.


Sturtevant's Edible Plants of the World, 1919, was edited by U. P. Hedrick.