Abstract
A taxonomic treatment of the species of Phyllanthaceae from the cangas (areas of iron-rich soils) of Serra dos Carajás, in Pará state, is presented. The study was based on collections deposited in the herbaria BHCB, IAN, INPA, MG and NY, as well as samples observed in the field. Five species of Phyllanthus were recorded (Phyllanthus carolinensis, P. hyssopifoliodes, P. minutulus, P. orbiculatus and Phyllanthus stipulates). Descriptions, a taxonomic key, illustrations and comments about the species are provided.
Key words:
Amazon; Euphorbiaceae; Phyllanthus; taxonomy
