Cariniana ianeirensis
Cariniana ianeirensis R.Knuth
Cariniana ianeirensis is a woody plant species in the Lecythidaceae family, native to the Atlantic Forest in Rio de Janeiro state, southeastern Brazil, and the Santa Cruz Department in eastern Bolivia. It is found in the Tijuca and Itaocara forests in Brazil. The species faces threats from habitat loss, particularly due to urban expansion in Rio de Janeiro.
Description
Cariniana ianeirensis, described by R.Knuth in 1934, is a member of the Lecythidaceae family. It occurs in the Atlantic Forest region of Rio de Janeiro state and in the Santa Cruz Department of Bolivia. In Brazil, the species is documented from four collections in the Tijuca and Itaocara forests. Its natural habitat is under pressure from deforestation and urban development, especially in the Rio de Janeiro area, which has led to a decline in its population and range.
Distribution
BR · Global · Bolivia · Brazil Southeast
