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]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Caesalpinioideae |
| Genus: | Vouacapoua |
| Species: | V. americana
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| Binomial name | |
| Vouacapoua americana | |
Distribution edit
Vouacapoua americana is found in Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana and Suriname.[1] It is threatened by over exploitation.[1]
References edit
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b Chudnoff, Martin (1984). Tropical Timbers of the World (PDF). Ag. Handbook No. 607. USDA Forest Service. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
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