Abstract Tibouchina (Melastomataceae: Melastomateae) is an exclusively Neotropical
genus that currently includes close to 310 species. These were first described or assigned to …

Background Isolated monoliths of granitic and/or gneissic rock rising abruptly from the
surrounding landscape are known as inselbergs. Dome-shaped inselbergs are common …

Abstract Eastern Minas Gerais has been historically neglected regarding biodiversity
sampling effort. However, recent botanical explorations have revealed several new taxa for …

Four new species of Mandevilla from inselbergs in Espírito Santo, Brazil are described,
including illustrations, and maps. Mandevilla declinata resembles M. crassinoda but differs …

Two new species of Vanilla are described and illustrated based on specimens collected in
mesophytic semideciduous forests of southeastern Brazil. Vanilla capixaba occurs in …

In the past decade, several phylogenetic studies based on molecular data have been
generated and changed our view on the evolutionary history and classification of …

Three new species of Pleroma are described: Pleroma costatocalyx, P. kollmanniana and P.
subsessilis. All three species are morphologically similar to Tibouchina heteromalla and …

Apresenta-se um tratado taxonômico para a família Melastomataceae nas áreas de cangas
da Serra dos Carajás. Foram registradas 42 espécies distribuídas em 18 gêneros, sendo …

We describe two new species of Pleroma (Melastomataceae) from the state of Espírito
Santo, Brazil. Pleroma fragae can be recognized by the combination of glabrous styles and …

A new species of Pleroma, endemic to Southern Cadeia do Espinhaço in Minas Gerais,
Brazil, is described. Pleroma piranii is morphologically similar to Pleroma velutinum but …