Bertolonia macrocalyx

Bertolonia macrocalyx is a member of the Melastomataceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions. The species is part of the genus Bertolonia, which is known for its diversity in the Neotropics. It was formally described and published in 2016 by the botanists Bacci and R.Goldenb. The geographic distribution of this species is restricted to the Southeast region of Brazil. Its discovery and classification contribute to the understanding of the biodiversity within the Melastomataceae family in this region.