ARAÚJO, W. P.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/0045341856484136; ARAÚJO, Williane Pereira de.
Abstract:
This study aimed to investigate the diversity of Rubiaceae Juss. at the Ecological Park
of Engenheiro Ávidos, located in the dry region of Paraíba. Sampling and analysis of
botanical material were conducted between the period of May 2014 and August 2015, which
resulted in the identification and characterization of 11 species (Borreria scabiosoides Cham.,
A. & Schltdl., Chomelia intercendens Müll. Arg., Cordiera rigida (K. Schum.) Kuntze.,
Coutarea hexandra (Jacq.) K. Schum., Diodella apiculata (Willd. ex Roem. & Schult.)
Delprete, Guettarda sericea Müll. Arg., Guettarda virbunoides Cham. & Schltdl.,
Oldenlandia tenuis K. Schum, Randia armata (Sw.) DC., Richardia grandiflora (Cham. &
Schltdl.) Steud., Tocoyena formosa (Cham. & Schltdl.) K. Schum.) distributed in 10 genera
of Rubiaceae. The taxonomic treatment includes a key to the identification, descriptions,
illustrations and comments to the taxa found in the study area.
