Rubiaceae ornamentals of the Campus of the Universidade Federal Rural of Rio de Janeiro, Seropédica, R.J.

Abstract

This work consists on the survey and identification of the ornamental species of the Rubiaceae from Campus of the Universidade Federal Rural of Rio de Janeiro, Seropédica. Weekly collections during the period of November of 2007 until September of 2008 had been made, when six species were identified as the subfamily Cinchonoideae. The most representative genus was Ixora L., with three species and Mussaenda L., Genipa L. e Calycophyllum DC., were represented by only one species each. An identification key for the species, descriptions, illustrations, commentaries on the examined material, distribution and data on flowering and fruit of each species are presented.

Key words
Cinchonoideae; Ixora; Survey.