Davilla latifolia

Davilla latifolia is a member of the Dilleniaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the Dilleniaceae or water lily family. The species is distributed across several regions of Brazil, including the Northeast, Southeast, and West-Central areas. It was formally published in 1842 by the botanist Casar. As part of the genus Davilla, it shares characteristics typical of the group, such as woody growth forms and specific leaf and flower structures. The species is recognized by its broad leaves, which contribute to its specific epithet 'latifolia,' meaning 'broad-leaved.'