Lacistema hasslerianum

Lacistema hasslerianum is a plant species native to parts of South America. Its range includes northeastern and northwestern Argentina, as well as Brazil's southeastern, southern, and west-central regions, and Paraguay. The species is part of the genus Lacistema, which is the sole genus in the Lacistemataceae family. This family is known for its limited distribution and is represented by a small number of species. The species was first formally described by the botanist Chodat in 1903, contributing to the understanding of the region's botanical diversity.