Ebenaceae vent. do Estado do Rio de Janeiro*

Abstract

The present work consist of a taxonomic study of species of Diospyros Dalech. ex L. belong of the Ebenaceae family that occur in the state of Rio de Janeiro. These species are here redescribed and illustrated, and ordered in an analytic key, making their identification easier. A comparative study of leaves veineing patterns, kinds of inflorescence and fruit morphology was made. The work include a table of floration and frutification time, besides information concerning their habitat, common name, utility, collector’s names and geographical distribution maps.