Crabwood

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Xylocarpus

Description Xylocarpus is a genus of trees that belong to the family Meliaceae. They are native to the mangrove swamps of the Indo-West Pacific region. There are four species of Xylocarpus and all of them are used for various purposes such as timber, medicine, and traditional rituals. The most notable species is Xylocarpus granatum or crabwood, which is widely distributed…