This paper consists of the taxonomic study of the family Passifloraceae in the Paraíba state, Brazil. Eleven species were recorded, all belonging to the genus Passiflora: P. alata, P. capsularis, P. cincinnata, P. edulis, P. foetida, P. glandulosa, P. misera, P. mucronata, P. silvestris, P. suberosa and P. watsoniana. Of these species, P. cincinnata and P. foetida are the most widely distributed in Paraíba and P. capsularis is a new record for the flora of Paraíba state. We present descriptions, identification key, and illustrations, in addition to data on flowering and/or fruiting, habitats, and geographic distribution maps.
Eudicots; flora; taxonomy
