Malpighiaceae from Lenheiro Mountain Range, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Abstract

Abstract We present a taxonomic treatment for Malpighiaceae from the Lenheiro Mountain Range, São João del-Rei, Minas Gerais, Brazil, where a total of 23 species and nine genera were recorded. Identification keys for all genera and species are presented, along with morphological descriptions, photo plates, and comments on distribution, ecology and taxonomy of the studied species.

Keywords

• Cerrado
• Malpighiales
• rocky fields
• taxonomy