Qualea Aubl. from Paraná State, Brazil

Abstract

The results from a survey on Qualea Aubl. (Vochysiaceae A. St.-Hil.) in the State of Paraná are presented. The analysis was based on dried material from several regional herbaria as well as fresh material collected in different regions of the State. Four species were registered: Q. cordata Spreng.; Q. glaziovii Warm; Q. grandiflora Mart.; Q. multiflora Mart. spp. multiflora. A key to differentiate the species is presented and for each species, the botanical description, common names, phenology data, the geographic distribution, uses and illustrations are included.