sucupira

plant

Also known as: Bowdichia

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Sucupira refers to tropical South American timber trees, primarily from the genera Bowdichia or Diplotropis within the Leguminosae family. The wood from these trees is known for being hard, heavy, and dark, bearing resemblance to acapu wood. It has historically been utilized for applications such as wagon hubs and in shipbuilding. The term "sucupira" originates from the Tupi language.1

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Plant life
excelsa), sapucaia trees (Lecythis), and sucupira trees (Bowdichia). Below the canopy are two or three levels of shade-tolerant trees, including certain species of palms—of the genera Mauritia, Orbignya, and Euterpe. Myrtles, laurels, bignonias, figs, Spanish cedars, mahogany, and rosewoods are also common.
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excelsa), sapucaia trees (Lecythis), and sucupira trees (Bowdichia). Below the canopy are two or three levels of shade-tolerant trees, including certain species of palms—of the genera Mauritia, Orbignya, and Euterpe. Myrtles, laurels, bignonias, figs, Spanish cedars, mahogany, and rosewoods are also common.
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