Bixaceae do Estado do Paraná, Brasil

ABSTRACT

(Bixaceae of the Paraná State, Brazil). This study provides a floristic survey of the Bixaceae from Paraná State. The family is represented in the area by two species: Cochlospermum regium (Mart. ex Schrank) Pilg., native from the remnants of the Cerrado biome, and Bixa orellana L., which has an uncertain origin but occurs sub-spontaneously in Paraná State. Descriptions, an identification key, photographs, and comments on the taxonomy of these species are provided.

Keywords:
Bixa; Cerrado; Cochlospermaceae; Cochlospermum; flora