Vouacapoua americana
| Vouacapoua americana | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Genus: | Vouacapoua |
| Species: | V. americana |
| Binomial name | |
| Vouacapoua americana Aubl. | |
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, Peru, and Suriname.[1] It is threatened by over exploitation.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 Varty, N. & Guadagnin, D.L. (1998). "Vouacapoua americana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.1. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
- 1 2 Chudnoff, Martin (1984). Tropical Timbers of the World (PDF). Ag. Handbook No. 607. USDA Forest Service. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
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