Tassadia ovalifolia
Tassadia ovalifolia (E.Fourn.) Fontella
Tassadia ovalifolia is a species in the Apocynaceae family, native to several regions in South America. It is found in Brazil (Amazonas, Vaupés, Brazil North, and Brazil Southeast), Bolivia, Peru, and Venezuela. The species was first described in 1977 by Fontella, with the original name attributed to E.Fourn.
Description
Tassadia ovalifolia (E.Fourn.) Fontella is a member of the Apocynaceae, a family known for its often milky sap and diverse ecological roles. This species is distributed across the Amazon Basin and adjacent regions, including parts of Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, and Venezuela. It was formally recognized and published in 1977 by Fontella, who reclassified it from its original description by E.Fourn. The genus Tassadia is characterized by specific morphological traits typical of the Apocynaceae, including leaf and floral structures. Its geographic range suggests an adaptation to tropical and subtropical environments, particularly in the Amazon region.
Distribution
BR · Amazonas, Vaupés · Bolivia · Brazil North · Brazil Southeast · Peru · Venezuela
Synonyms
Glaziostelma ovalifolium
