Eschweilera compressa

Eschweilera compressa is a tree endemic to southeastern Brazil, found in the moist montane forests of the coastal Serra do Mar in the states of Rio de Janeiro and Espírito Santo. As a member of the Lecythidaceae family, it is part of a group of flowering plants commonly associated with tropical ecosystems. The species is threatened primarily by habitat loss, which has led to its declining natural range. It was first described by Miers in 1874, based on earlier work by Vell. The tree is adapted to the specific ecological conditions of the region, where it plays a role in the biodiversity of the montane forest ecosystem.