Wapa Tree (Eperua falcata)
₹4,000.00 Regular Price
₹1,200.00Sale Price
Excluding Tax
Scientific Name: Eperua falcata — a tropical evergreen rainforest tree.
Native Home: Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana and northern Brazil.
Height: 20–35 m.
Lifespan: 150–300+ years.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Heavy, hard and durable wood, suitable for construction and outdoor applications.
Harvesting: Mature trees are selectively harvested for timber; seeds are also collected.
Age to Harvest: Approximately 40–60 years for substantial timber.
Products: Heavy construction timber, flooring, bridges, posts, beams and furniture.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Valued by local communities for durable construction wood.
Global Spread: Native to the Guiana Shield rainforest region and commercially used mainly in northern South America.
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