Abstract
Five new species of Xyris (Xyridaceae) are described and illustrated: X. anamariae Wand. & Kral, X. fredericoi Wand., X. kralii Wand., X. nanuzae Wand. and X. piranii Wand. They are endemic to Serra do Cipó in the Espinhaço mountain range, Minas Gerais state, Brazil. Xyris fredericoi, popularly known as "abacaxi-dourado" ("golden pineapple"), is one of the most ornamental species in the family and should be considered endangered.
Key words:
Espinhaço Range; campos rupestres; sempre-vivas