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The Miconieae tribe (Melastomataceae) in the Parque Estadual do Biribiri,Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Abstract

The Miconieae tribe is represented by 23 species and five genera in the Parque Estadual do Biribiri. Miconia is the largest genus, with 14 species, followed by Leandra with four, Clidemia with three, Tococa and Ossaea with one species each. Species occur in almost vegetation types in the park, with a larger number of species occurring in forests. Identification key for the species, descriptions, and geographic distribution data are provided, as well as illustrations for the taxon poorly illustrated in the literature.

Key words:
Clidemia; Leandra; Miconia; Ossaea; Espinhaço Range; Tococa

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