Claim: The southeastern Brazilian state of Minas Gerais is the native home of Proteopsis argentea, a member of the Proteopsis genus.
Evidence: The only known species is Proteopsis argentea, native to the State of Minas Gerais in Brazil. Minas Gerais ([ˈminɐz ʒeˈɾajs (listen)) is a state in Southeastern Brazil. Genus: Proteopsis
Mart. & Zucc. ex Sch. Bip