| Vouacapoua americana | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Caesalpinioideae |
| Genus: | Vouacapoua |
| Species: | V. americana |
| Binomial name | |
| Vouacapoua americana | |

Vouacapoua americana (wacapou or acapu[2]) is a species of tree in the legume family (Fabaceae). The timber is used in heavy construction and carpentry.[2]
Vouacapoua americana is found in Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana and Suriname.[1] It is threatened by over exploitation.[1]