Abstract
This study focuses on the Nymphaeaceae found in the state of Rio de Janeiro. It is based on a morphological analysis of herbaria collections, as well as on a review of the relevant literature and on collections in the field. A total of one genus and six species were recorded for the state: Nymphaea amazonum, Nymphaea caerulea, Nymphaea lasiophylla, Nymphaea lingulata, Nymphaea pulchella, Nymphaea rudgeana, of which Nymphaea lasiophylla is new record for Rio de Janeiro. An identification key, descriptions, illustrations, habitat data, phenology, and species distribution are also provided.
Key words:
Nymphaea; floristic inventories; aquatic plant; taxonomy