Sauvagesia vellozii

Sauvagesia vellozii is a member of the Ochnaceae family, a group of flowering plants primarily found in tropical and subtropical regions. The species is native to Brazil and is part of the genus Sauvagesia. It was formally published in 1971 by Sastre, who recognized and named the species based on prior botanical contributions by Vell. ex A.St.-Hil. This classification reflects the ongoing work in documenting and understanding the biodiversity of the Ochnaceae family in South America.