Licania santosii

Licania santosii is a member of the Chrysobalanaceae family, a group of flowering plants primarily found in tropical regions. The species was formally published in 1979 by the botanist Prance. Its geographic distribution is restricted to the northeastern part of Brazil, a region known for its diverse flora. The genus Licania includes several species of trees and shrubs, many of which are found in the Neotropics. As with other members of its family, Licania santosii likely shares ecological and morphological traits typical of Chrysobalanaceae, such as the production of small, often fleshy fruits. The species is part of the broader biodiversity of Brazil, a country with a significant portion of the world's tropical plant species.