This study aimed to perform a bibliographic survey of ethnobotanic, chemical and pharmacological Apocynaceae species occurring in several regions of Brazil. Data were compiled and arranged in alphabetical order of species, followed by their popular name, use category, the part used, use method, pharmacological activity, chemical composition and geographic distribution. We identified 78 species in 27 genera, where Hancornia speciosa Gomes was the most mentioned one. The medicinal use category was the most representative one, with 61 indications, and the bark was the most used part of the plant, with 29 references. Few pharmacological and chemical studies were performed, with the need to invest in these areas to evidence traditional uses.
Ethnobotany; Apocynaceae; Brazil
