Cariniana
Cariniana is a genus of trees in the family Lecythidaceae, first described as a genus in 1842. The entire genus is native to South America. Many are of importance for timber production. Species of this genus may be known commonly as jequitibá. Species Formerly included (moved to other genera: Allantoma, Couratari) References Ericales genera Flora of Southern America Taxonomy articles created by Polbot