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Salicaceae in the northern portion of the Atlantic Forest

Abstract

The present work is part of the series of taxonomic monographs carried out in the northern portion of the Atlantic Forest. From field observations and analysis of herbaria materials 25 species belonging to five genera were recorded. The species Casearia aculeata and C. ulmifolia are new records for the study area. Identification key, descriptions, illustrations, geographic distribution data and habitat are presented.

Key words:
Brazil; Flacourtiaceae; Neotropics; taxonomy

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