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Melastomataceae from Serra dos Pireneus, Goiás, Brazil

Abstract

The Serra dos Pireneus, located in the Mid-Western region of Goiás state, is represented mainly by grasslands and savannas, where the Melastomataceae are very diverse. The present study aims to provide the systematic treatment of 77 species of Melastomataceae occurring in the Serra dos Pireneus. Specimens from CEN, ESA, HUEG, HUFU, IBGE, K, MBM, RB, SP, UB, UEC and UFG herbaria were analysed. Species identification key, species descriptions with comments and illustrations are provided.

Key words:
cerrado rupestre; floristic; taxonomy

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