Amaryllidaceae s.s. And Alliaceae s.s. In Notheastern Brazil

Abstract

The present survey of the Brazil northeastern Amaryllidaceae s.s. And Alliaceae s.s. Has recorded 22 species. Amaryllidaceae is represented by 20 species and four genera: Griffinia (8 spp.), Habranthus (6), Hippeastrum (5), and Hymenocallis (1); and Alliaceae by two Nothoscordum spp. Identification keys, descriptions and illustrations are provided, alongside with habitat and distribution data in the Northeastern Brazil.