Davilla grandiflora

Davilla grandiflora is a member of the Dilleniaceae family, a group of flowering plants. Its distribution spans across parts of Brazil, including the Northeast, North, Southeast, and West-Central regions, as well as extending to Bolivia and Paraguay. The species was formally described in 1842 by the botanists A. St.-Hil. & Tul. As part of the genus Davilla, it shares characteristics with other species in this genus, which are typically found in tropical regions. The species name 'grandiflora' suggests that it may have relatively large flowers, a trait that could be useful for identification and ecological interactions.