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Aniba parviflora is a small size tree and it is tipycal of tropical forests, occuring in Suriname and Brazil.

Aniba is a genus of great ecological relevance. It has 41 species, which are classified in sex subgroups. There are a few differences between them, and they are often concerned to the adaptations to different environments over a relatively dry-wet climate. For example, the species of this genus in low humidity environments are generally smaller, with less density of leaves and a peculiar perfum.

The most known trees are the ones usefull to Timber Industry, wich sums up more than 14 species. In this genus, the wood has a high commercial value. The timbers are usually yelow, with a hue of green when fresh, turning into brown as they get old.

The most known trees are used by the timber industry, more than 14 species. In this genus, the wood has a high commercial value. The woods are typically yellowish with a greenish hue when fresh, becoming brown or olive on exposure. Narrow sapwood is light yellowish. Luster is medium to high; grain is straight to interlocked; texture is fine to medium; they have a spicy odor, and the taste may be distinctive.