Eriotheca globosa

Eriotheca globosa is a member of the Malvaceae (mallow) family and is distributed across a wide range of South American countries. It occurs in various regions of Brazil, including the Northeast, North, Southeast, and West-Central areas, as well as in several Colombian departments such as Amazonas, Antioquia, Caquetá, Córdoba, Guaviare, and Meta. It is also present in the Parque Nacional Natural Serranía de Chiribiquete. The species extends into neighboring countries like Bolivia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. First published in 1963, it is part of the genus Eriotheca, which is characterized by specific morphological features typical of the Malvaceae family.