Vouacapoua americana
| Vouacapoua americana | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Genus: | Vouacapoua |
| Species: | V. americana |
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Vouacapoua americana Aubl. |
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Vouacapoua americana (wacapou or acapu) is a species of tree in the legume family (Fabaceae). The timber is used in heavy construction and carpentry.
Vouacapoua americana is found in Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, and Suriname. It is threatened by over exploitation.
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