Cupania emarginata

Cupania emarginata belongs to the Sapindaceae family, commonly known as the soapberry family. This species is indigenous to Brazil, where it occurs in the Northeast and Southeast regions. It was formally described in 1828 by the botanist Cambess. The genus Cupania includes various species found primarily in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. Cupania emarginata is part of the broader global distribution of the genus, though its range is centered in Brazil.