This work presents a taxonomic study of the species of Staelia present in the State of Pernambuco. Four specieswere found: S. aurea K. Schum., S. galioides DC., S. vestita K. Schum. and S. virgata (Roem. & Schult.) K. Schum. A key to identify the species, descriptions, comments, illustrations and a geographic distribution map are provided.
Rubiaceae; Spermacoceae; Staelia; taxonomy; Brazil
