Rourea frutescens

Rourea frutescens is a member of the Connaraceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the buckwheat family. The species is distributed across several countries in northern South America, including Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago, and Venezuela. It was formally published in 1775 by the botanist Aubl. The genus Rourea includes various species characterized by their woody growth forms and typically compound leaves. This species is part of the broader biodiversity of the Neotropical region, where the Connaraceae family is represented by a range of shrubs and trees.