Abstract
Abstract We present a taxonomic treatment of the species of Droseraceae in Espírito Santo state, Brazil. Droseraceae is represented in the state by two species: Drosera intermedia, found in marshlands in the restingas (pioneer formations), and Drosera latifolia, which occurs in the campos de altitude (ecological refuges) and on granitic inselbergs in areas of ombrophilous forest in the mountainous region of Espírito Santo. We provide an identification key, morphological descriptions, and commentaries on taxonomy, ecology, conservation, and geographical distribution.
Highlights
Droseraceae is a family of carnivorous herbs composed of three genera and around 250 species (Fleischmann et al 2018)
Drosera is a characteristic element of the endemic flora of the Brazilian montane grasslands called campos rupestres (Colli-Silva et al 2019) and is usually absent from forest formations, except for a few species that can be found occurring in riverine forests (Gonella 2020)
D. latifolia (Eichler 1872: 395) Gonella & Rivadavia in Gonella et al (2014: 20) is a rupicolous species found in montane grasslands and on granitic rock outcrops
Summary
Droseraceae (non-core Caryophyllales, Eudicots) is a family of carnivorous herbs composed of three genera and around 250 species (Fleischmann et al 2018). This study is part of the Flora of Espírito Santo Project and aims at presenting a taxonomic treatment for the Droseraceae occurring in the state and to provide an identification key and descriptions, along with commentaries on taxonomy, ecology, conservation, and geographical distribution.
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