Pará, Almeirim
Andiroba (Carapa guianensis Aubl.) Botanical Family: Meliaceae
Characteristics: A medium to large tree that can reach about 30 meters in height and more than 50 cm in diameter. It produces fruits whose seeds are rich in oil.
Habit: It mainly occurs in humid environments, such as floodplains and riverbanks, but can also be found on dry land. It can occupy the canopy.
Main Uses: Its seeds are used to produce andiroba oil, an important non-timber forest product traditionally used in the Amazon and employed in cosmetics. Its wood has high commercial value, being considered native hardwood from the Amazon, with uses in civil construction, shipbuilding, and furniture.
Did you know? Andiroba oil is one of the most well-known products of Amazonian sociobiodiversity outside the region, with medicinal properties for relieving muscle pain, reducing inflammation, and promoting healing. Location of the Attraction
