Calvoa crassinoda

Calvoa crassinoda is a member of the Melastomataceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions. The species was scientifically documented in 1872 by Hook.f. ex Triana. It is naturally distributed across the Gulf of Guinea Islands, a region encompassing several islands off the western coast of Africa. This species contributes to the biodiversity of the Melastomataceae family in its native range.