ABSTRACT
A new species of Copaifera (Leguminosae, Caesalpinioideae, Tribe Detarieae) is proposed. This new species is known only from Brazilian Cerrado of central-western Bahia and northern Minas Gerais, and is closely related to Copaifera rondonii F.C. Hoehne. Copaifera sabulicola is described, illustrated, and its relationships with other taxa are discussed.
Key words:
Leguminosae; Detarieae; Copaifera; cerrado; Brazil