Biophytum dendroides

Biophytum dendroides is a member of the Oxalidaceae family, a group of flowering plants known for their clover-like leaves and small flowers. It is widely distributed across Central and South America, including countries such as Belize, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama. Within Colombia, it is found in Amazonas, Antioquia, Cauca, Chocó, Cundinamarca, Huila, Quindío, Tolima, and Valle del Cauca. The species is also present in specific subregions like the Cordillera occidental and Cordillera central, as well as in the Corregimiento de San Antonio de Chamí and Piedecuesta in Socorro. It was first described in 1824 and is known for its occurrence in a range of tropical and subtropical habitats.