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Flora of Ceará: Turneraceae

Abstract

A floristic survey of Turneraceae from Ceará state, Brazil, is presented. Two genera and 22 species were recognized: Piriqueta with seven species and Turnera with 15, of which Turnera reginae is a new occurrence. In general, the species are widely distributed and are often found in caatinga, carrasco, cerrado, ombrophilous forest and tabuleiros litorâneos vegetation, associated mainly with open and disturbed areas. Photographs, keys, descriptions, general comments and distribution maps of the species found in Ceará are provided.

Key words:
floristics; Piriqueta; Northeast Brazil; Turnera

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