Couepia ovalifolia

Couepia ovalifolia is a member of the Chrysobalanaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the troupialwood family. It is native to Brazil, where it is found in the Northeast and Southeast regions. The species was first described by (Schott) Benth. ex Hook.f. in 1867. As part of the genus Couepia, it shares characteristics typical of this group, which includes small to medium-sized trees and shrubs. The genus Couepia is primarily found in the Neotropics and is known for its ecological and sometimes economic importance in its native range.