Biology:Vouacapoua americana

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Short description: Species of legume

Vouacapoua americana
Scientific classification edit
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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. 1.0 1.1 1.2 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. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/33918/9820054. Retrieved 15 November 2021. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 Chudnoff, Martin (1984). Tropical Timbers of the World. Ag. Handbook No. 607. USDA Forest Service. http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/TechSheets/Chudnoff/TropAmerican/pdf_files/vouaca1new.pdf. Retrieved 13 July 2013. 

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