The genus Leandra, sect. Carassanae, Chaetodon, Niangae, Oxymeris e Secundiflorae (Melastomataceae) in the state of Paraná

Abstract

The genus Leandra can be recognized by the leaf blades without formicaria, terminal and/or pseudo axillary inflorescences, by the acute/acuminate petals and freshy fruits. In the last revision of the genus, its was divided into seven sections, based on inflorescence type and position, presence and type of hairs and seed morphology. Here we present identification keys, descriptions, illustrations and data on geographic distribution for the 43 species from five sections of Leandra occuring in the state of Paraná: Carassanae, Chaetodon, Niangae, Oxymeris, and Secundiflorae.