Couepia schottii
Couepia schottii Fritsch
Couepia schottii is a species in the genus Couepia, belonging to the family Chrysobalanaceae. It was first described by Fritsch in 1890 and is native to Brazil, with a distribution spanning the Northeast and Southeast regions of the country.
Description
Couepia schottii is a member of the Chrysobalanaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the yellow-wood family. This species is part of the genus Couepia, which includes several tree species found in tropical regions. The species was formally described in 1890 by the botanist Fritsch. Its natural range is restricted to Brazil, where it occurs in the Northeast and Southeast regions. These regions are characterized by a mix of tropical and subtropical ecosystems, providing suitable habitats for the species. The distribution of Couepia schottii reflects the broader biogeographic patterns of the Chrysobalanaceae family in the Neotropics.
Distribution
BR · Global · Brazil Northeast · Brazil Southeast
Synonyms
Chrysobalanus macrophyllus