Carapa guianensis is a species of tree in the family Meliaceae, also known by the common names andiroba or crabwood.
Description
Andiroba is native to the Amazon and is widely used by the indigenous populations of the northern region of Brazil. It grows in the Amazon region, Central America and the Caribbean. It is a tall tree with dense foliage and usually grows in the tropical rainforest along the edge of rivers.
