Vantanea guianensis

Vantanea guianensis is a member of the Humiriaceae family, a group of flowering plants. The species is distributed across northern and central South America. Its range includes Brazil's northern and southeastern regions, as well as parts of Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. The species was first documented in 1775 by the botanist Aubl. and is recognized under the genus Vantanea. The species is part of the broader global distribution of the genus and is associated with the biodiversity of the Amazon and surrounding areas.