The tropical forests of northern and northeastern Brazil serve as the primary habitat for Simaba pohliana.
This wild woody species belongs to the Simaroubaceae family, which is widely recognized for producing bitter-tasting quassinoid compounds. It occurs naturally within the states of Pará, Tocantins, and Maranhão.
As a member of the genus Simaba, this species exhibits several characteristic morphological features:
The genus Simaba is renowned for containing high concentrations of quassinoids, which are among the most bitter natural substances known. These compounds serve as a natural defense mechanism against herbivorous insects and pathogens. Furthermore, the taxonomic history of the genus is closely linked to early botanical explorations of the South American woodlands.
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