Melastomataceae na Reserva de Desenvolvimento Sustentável do Tupé, Amazonas, Brasil

Abstract

This work, presented studies of species of Melastomataceae, occurring in Tupé Sustainable Development Reserve (RDSTupe), Manaus, Amazonas. Were made analysis of specimens from collections made of the 2012 to 2014 and of materials incorporated into the acquis Biotupé. This study were recorded 42 species were recorded, belonging to nine genera Miconia (21 spp.), Clidemia (6 spp.), Aciotis, Bellucia, Tococa (3 spp. each), Henriettea e Tibouchina (2 spp. each), Adelobotrys e Maieta (1 sp. each). After detailed analysis of parts vegetative and reproductive were prepared detailed descriptions and standardized for the species found and elaboration of identification key, both with aid of free software DELTA. Also were presented illustration and data geographical distribution of the species. This study presents the first occurrence of 27 species for the study area.