Vouacapoua americana

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Vouacapoua americana
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae
Genus: Vouacapoua
Species:
V. americana
Binomial name
Vouacapoua americana
Vouacapoua americana - MHNT

Vouacapoua americana (wacapou or acapu[2]) is a species of tree in the legume family (Fabaceae). The timber is used in heavy construction and carpentry.[2]

Distribution

Vouacapoua americana is found in Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana and Suriname.[1] It is threatened by over exploitation.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Varty, N.; Guadagnin, D.L. (1998). "Vouacapoua americana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T33918A9820054. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T33918A9820054.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b Chudnoff, Martin (1984). Tropical Timbers of the World (PDF). Ag. Handbook No. 607. USDA Forest Service. Retrieved 13 July 2013.