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Carapa megistocarpa (Carapa megistocarpa)

Description

Carapa megistocarpa is a species of flowering plant in the family Meliaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador, where it is a tree of coastal forests. It is endangered by deforestation and is harvested for timber.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Sapindales

            • Family: Meliaceae

              • Genus: Carapa