Stegolepis guianensis

Stegolepis guianensis is a member of the Rapateaceae family, a group of flowering plants primarily found in tropical regions. The species is distributed across three South American countries: Brazil, Guyana, and Venezuela. It was formally published in 1872 under the authorship of Klotzsch ex Körn. As part of the genus Stegolepis, it shares characteristics typical of the family, such as specific morphological traits and ecological adaptations suited to its native habitats.