Abstract

The taxonomic treatment of the Calophyllaceae from Bahia state, Brazil, is presented here. Four genera and 21 species are recognized: Calophyllum (C. brasiliense), Caraipa (C. densifolia), Kielmeyera (18 species) and Mammea (M. americana), of which seven species are endemic to the state. Identification keys to genera and species, descriptions, taxonomic comments, illustrations and maps of geographic distribution of species in the state are presented.

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