Abstract
Primulaceae is represented by 12 genera and about 140 species in Brazil. Species varies from herbs to trees and are grouped within the genus: Ardisia, Clavija, Ctenardisia, Cybianthus, Geissanthus, Gentlea, Jacquinia, Lysimachia, Myrsine, Parathesis, Samolus, and Stylogyne. The family is widely distributed, but Ctenardisia, Gentlea and Parathesis are exclusively from the Amazonian forests. This study presents the first record of Gentlea in Brazil. An identification key for the Brazilian genera, diagnostics descriptions, illustrations, and comments with reference to herbarium specimens are provided.
Key words:
Ericales; Myrsinaceae; taxonomy; Theophrastraceaes