Carapa surinamensis
Carapa
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Meliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Carapa surinamensis (commonly known as Carapa) is a tree within the Meliaceae family. It is found natively in South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Northern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil North, French Guiana, Guyana, Surinam