ABSTRACT
It was developed a morphological and taxonomic study of the Solanaceae family at Rio das Pedras Reserve, which represents a fragment of the Atlantic Rain Forest, in the municipality of Mangaratiba, at Rio de Janeiro State. There were registered 33 species of 10 genera, being Solanum the most representative. Solanum hirtellum and Solanum pensile are documented for the first time for Rio de Janeiro State. A key for identification is presented, as well as, descriptions and illustrations.
Key-words:
Solanaceae; Rio de Janeiro; taxonomy; Atlantic rain forest