Heliotropium L. (Boraginaceae - Heliotropioideae) de Pernambuco, Nordeste do Brasil

Abstract

A taxonomic study of the genus Heliotropium L. in the State of Pernambuco was carried out. The survey was based on field studies during 16 months and material provided by loan and donation from different brazilian herbaria. Seven species were recorded:H. angiospermum Murray, H. curassavicum L., H. elongatum (Lehm.) I.M. Johnst., H. indicum L., H. polyphyllum Lehm., H. procumbens Mill. and H. ternatum Vahl. H. curassavicum and H. ternatum represent new geographical occurrences from Northeastern and State of Pernambuco, Brazil, respectively. The species most widely distributed were H. angiospermum, H. elongatum and H. procumbens, occurring both since litoral to caatinga´s zone.