Mimosoideae (Leguminosae) in the “campos rupestres” of the Itacolomi State Park, Minas Gerais, Brasil

Abstract

A taxonomic treatment of the species of Mimosoideae from “campos rupestres” of the Itacolomi State Park (PEI), south portion of Espinhaço Range, is presented. Field trips were performed monthly, from September/ 2003 to October/2004, in eight pre-established trails. Eleven species of Mimosoideae were found, belonging to three genera: Abarema (1 sp.), Inga (2 spp.) and Mimosa (8 spp.). An analytic key, species diagnoses and illustrations are presented. Additional informations are providing concerning geographic distribution, phenology, taxonomy and habitats.