Alstroemeriaceae in South of Brazil

Abstract

Alstroemeriaceae comprises perennial herbs that are erect or twining and rhizomatous. The leaves are generally resupinate. They are found in a wide range of habitats including cloud forests, swamps and desert areas. The family is represented at South of Brazil by 2 genus: Alstroemeria L. and Bomarea Mirb. Alstroemeria included 9 species: Alstroemeria albescens M.C.Assis, A. amabilis M.C.Assis, A. apertiflora Baker, A. cunha Vell., A. inodora Herb., A. isabelleana Herb., A. malmeana Kraenzl., A. psittacina Lehm., A. sellowiana Seub. ex Schenk. Bomarea included just one specie, B. edulis (Tussac) Herb. New synonym, key to genera and species, descriptions, illustrations and comments are presented.