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CARAPA GUIANENSIS - ANDIROBA.  Common name Andiroba, bastard mahogany, Brazilian mahogany, crabwood, krapa, figueroa, carapa. Family Meliaceae (Mahogany family). Overview This is a tall tropical tree, sometimes up to 120' tall, with fragrant flowers; very common on rich soils. It grows in swamps in West-Suriname. Andiroba is one of the largest leafed trees in the rain forest of South America. The woody four cornered nut, has four cells each containing two to three seeds with oil - rich kernels. The nut yield is about 300 lbs. per tree/year. The wood, hard and insect resistant, is used for furniture and as timber wood. It is much sought-after by sawmills in Suriname. The bark, leaves and seed oil are used medicinally. Andiroba oil can be used in cosmetic products as an active ingredient or as a carrier. The oil contains about 9% linoleic acid. Suriname's traditional medicine Carapa guianensis is used against fever, diarrhea, rash and gout. Hardiness USDA zone 9 B - 11. Propagation Seeds. Due to recalcitrant nature of the seeds, they have a short viable life, can not be dried well and can not withstand low temperatures. Culture Full sun, moist organic rich oil. Plant in frost free locations. Recalcitrant seeds are not refundable since they are prone to fungus and often difficult to germinate. |
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