Tournefortia has about 150 species distributed in warm regions of the world, especially in the Neotropics. In this study all Brazilian species of Tournefortia, except those from the Amazonian region, are treated. Two sections, Tournefortia and Cyphocyema, with 15 species and one variety were found. It was previously known only to southwestern Brazil. Keys, descriptions, comments on morphological taxonomic characters and geographic distribution are also provided.
neotropics; taxonomy treatment; Tournefortia
