ABSTRACT
The use of specialized terms for some morphological features in Araceae can cause problems in understanding for the general reader and there are not always agreements among taxonomic specialists of the correct usage of some descriptive terminologies. For a complete understanding of this morphology, specialized literature must be consulted. In an inventory of Araceae from the Rio Doce State Park (PERD) the morphology of 13 species and 8 genera was studied (including Anthurium and Philodendron). An illustrated overview of the morphology and terminology of the genera and species from the PERD is presented aiming a better understanding of the morphology and taxonomy of the family.
Key-words:
Araceae; morphology; life forms