Abstract
As a result of a taxonomic survey of Gaylussacia Kunth (Ericaceae), two new species are described, Gaylussacia rupestris G.O. Romão & V.C. Souza, and Gaylussacia luizae G.O. Romão & V.C. Souza. Both species are restricted to areas in the Cadeia do Espinhaço, Bahia and Minas Gerais states.
Key words:
Bahia; Minas Gerais; taxonomy; Vaccinioideae