Sauvagesia glandulosa

Sauvagesia glandulosa belongs to the Ochnaceae family, commonly referred to as the ochna family. It is found in the Southeast region of Brazil, where it is part of the local flora. The species was formally described in 1971 by Sastre, building upon the earlier taxonomic work of A.St.-Hil. The genus Sauvagesia is characterized by its distribution across tropical areas of the Americas and includes several species with varying morphological traits. As part of this genus, Sauvagesia glandulosa contributes to the biodiversity of the Ochnaceae family in Brazil.