Sinopse taxonômica de Boraginaceae sensu lato A. Juss. no Estado de Alagoas, Brasil

Abstract

This work consists of a synoptic treatment for the family Boraginaceae sensu lato in Alagoas state, located in Northeast Brazil. Three genera and 23 species were found: Cordia with 13 species, Heliotropium and Tournefortia with five species each. Keys for determining genera and species are given, as well as illustrations, distribution data and habitat.