SUMMARY
The genera Paloue and Paloueopsis are represented in the Brazilian Amazon by the following species: Paloue brasilensis Duche, Paloue guianensis Aubl., Paloue induta Sandw. subsp. glabra W. Rodr. & Lima (new subespecies), Paloue ripariaPulle and Paloueopsis emarginata Cowan. These taxa are presented synoptically with a key for their identification and comments on habitat and distribution.