Tassadia propinqua

Tassadia propinqua is a member of the Apocynaceae family, commonly known as the dogbane family. This plant species is native to a wide range of South American countries, including Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. It was first scientifically described in 1844 by the botanist Decne. The species is part of the genus Tassadia, which is characterized by specific morphological features typical of the Apocynaceae family. Its distribution spans various regions, including the Amazonas and Vichada in Colombia, as well as the Brazilian states in the Northeast, North, Southeast, and West-Central. The species is also found in the Guyana Shield and the Andean regions of South America.