ABSTRACT
The taxa of Swartzia occurring in the state of Rio de Janeiro are: Swartzia apetala var. apetala, S. apetala var. glabra, S. glazioviana, S. langsdorffii, S. myrtifolia var. elegans, S. oblata, S. pilulifera, S. simplex var. grandiflora, S. simplex var. continentalis, and S. submarginata var. submarginata. Identification key, descriptions, illustrations, geographical distribution maps and also preferred habitats for each of the 10 taxa found in the state are presented.
Key words:
Taxonomy; flora; Swartzieae; Brazil