What is "nanuza"

Nanuza is a plant genus in the family Velloziaceae, described as a genus in 1976. The entire genus is endemic to Brazil.

1. Nanuza almeidae R.J.V.Alves - Bahia, Espirito Santo, Rio de Janeiro
2. Nanuza luetzelburgii R.J.V.Alves - Pernambuco, Piauí
3. Nanuza plicata (Mart.) L.B.Sm. & Ayensu - Espírito Santo, Bahia, Minas Gerais