Flora of Ceará, Brazil: Salicaceae

Abstract

The present study is part of the series of taxonomic monographs carried out for Ceará. Based on the analysis of herbarium material and field observations, 17 species belonging to Banara, Casearia, Prockia and Xylosma were recorded. The areas North of the Ibiapaba and Meruoca Plateau and Massifs of Baturite and Uruburetama are the richest in species, while the highest number of collection records is in the Araripe Plateau and adjacent areas. Identification keys, descriptions, illustrations, distribution and habitat data are provided.