Duguetia neglecta

Duguetia neglecta is a plant species within the Annonaceae family, which is commonly referred to as the custard apple family. The species was scientifically documented by Sandwith in 1930. Its geographic distribution is primarily in the northern South American countries of Guyana and Suriname. As part of the Annonaceae, this species shares characteristics typical of the family, including specific morphological traits such as simple leaves and often fragrant flowers. The genus Duguetia includes several species native to tropical regions of the Americas, and D. neglecta is one of them. The species name 'neglecta' may indicate that it was previously overlooked or under-studied in botanical literature.