Souroubea guianensis

Souroubea guianensis is a member of the Marcgraviaceae family and is native to a wide range of South American countries. It is documented in Brazil's Northeast and North regions, as well as in Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago, and Venezuela. Within Colombia, it is found in the Reserva Nacional Natural Puinawai and the Parque Nacional Natural Serranía de Chiribiquete, among other protected areas. The species was first described by Aubl. in 1775. Its distribution includes several Amazonian regions, such as the Amazonas, Caquetá, Guainía, and Vaupés departments in Colombia. It is also present in the Amazonia nororiental de Colombia and the municipio de Inírida. The species is recorded in the Parque Nacional Natural Río Puré, Parque Nacional Natural Chingaza, and Parque Nacional Natural El Tuparro, as well as in San Carlos De Guaroa Núcleo Manuelita.