Summary
In this paper the Leguminous Peltogyne subsessilis W. Rodr. is described as new species for Amazonia, and Diplotropis purpurea (Rich.) var. leptophylla (Kl.) Amsh., D. racemosa (Hoehne) Amsh. var. kaieteurensis Amsh., D. ferruginea Benth. and Poecilanthe hostmanni (Benth.) Amsh. are discussed here as interesting woody plants little known or new to brazilian Amazonia.