Flora of Rio de Janeiro: Protium Burm. f. (Burseraceae)

Abstract

Abstract The current study aims to contribute to the knowledge the genus Protium occurring in the state of Rio de Janeiro. Collections deposited in national herbaria were examined and field collections were carried out, in addition to research in specialized literature and consultations in online international herbaria. Seven species were cataloged for the state of Rio de Janeiro. Descriptions, illustrations, comments, as well as information on phenology, ecology, conservation, and distribution maps for all species are presented.

Keywords

• Atlantic Forest
• Protium
• Rio de Janeiro
• taxonomy