Macrolobium Schreb. (Leguminosae, Caesalpinioideae) in Caxiuanã National Forest, Pará State, Brazil

Abstract

This is a taxonomic study of Macrolobium in the Caxiuanã National Forest, including descriptions, identification key, uses and geographical distribution of the taxa. Six taxa were identified and studied: M. angustifolium, M. bifolium, M. brevense, M. campestre var. arboreum, M. huberianum var. huberianum, and M. pendulum.

Keywords

• Arapari
• Detarieae
• Amazonia