Ticodendron incognitum

Ticodendron incognitum is a unique species within the genus Ticodendron, representing the only known member of the Ticodendraceae family. It occurs in various parts of Middle America, including Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, and Panama. The species was formally described in 1989 by Gómez-Laur and L.D. Gómez. Phylogenetic studies indicate that Ticodendron incognitum is most closely related to the Betulaceae family, highlighting its distinct evolutionary position within the plant kingdom.