Abstract
Euphorbiaceae has a large representation in the semi-arid region of Brazil, and is considered one of the families that characterize Caatinga. The aim of this study was to conduct a floristic survey of the family Euphorbiaceae to Serra Geral of Licínio de Almeida including identification key, descriptions, comments and illustrations. The area is located in Espinhaço Range and occupies a long area west of the municipality of Licínio de Almeida. A number of 51 species distributed in 14 genera were collected: Croton (23 spp.), Euphorbia (6 spp.), Microstachys (4 spp.), Manihot (3 spp.), Acalypha, Cnidoscolus, Dalechampia, Sebastiania e Stillingia (2 spp. each), Alchornea, Astraea, Gymnanthes, Maprounea and Tragia (1 sp. each). Three espécies are endemic to Bahia (Croton imbricatus, Microstachys uleana, Sebastiania catingae), four are new records to the State (Acalypha multicaulis, Euphorbia attastoma, E. setosa, and Stillingia trapezoidea).
Key words:
Espinhaço Range; floristic; morphology; caatinga; taxonomy
