Vismia pentagyna

Vismia pentagyna (Spreng.) Ewan is a member of the Hypericaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the St. John's wort family. This species is part of the genus Vismia, which includes various tropical and subtropical shrubs and trees. Vismia pentagyna is primarily found in the northeastern part of Brazil, a region characterized by diverse ecosystems. The species was formally published in 1962, based on earlier work by Sprengel. Its classification under the genus Vismia reflects its morphological and genetic affinities with other members of this group.