Auzakia

Auzakia is a rarely used genus name that has historically been associated with certain plants within the family Simaroubaceae, often in synonymy with other established genera. The taxonomic placement and acceptance of Auzakia as a distinct genus has been inconsistent among botanists, leading to a complex nomenclatural history. The plants once categorized under this name are typically small trees or shrubs found in tropical and subtropical regions. Detailed descriptions of the morphological characteristics of Auzakia species vary significantly depending on the author and the specific plants being considered. Much of the botanical literature now considers these plants to be more accurately classified within other genera within Simaroubaceae, such as Picrasma or Ailanthus. Therefore, using the genus name Auzakia can lead to confusion without specifying the historically associated species being discussed.