Genus Paspalum L. (Poaceae) at Chapada Diamantina, Bahia, Brazil

Abstract

A floristic survey of the species of Paspalum from the Chapada Diamantina, Northern portion of the Espinhaço Range, in the central region of the state of Bahia, was carried out, based on our collections, as well as specimens housed in the main Brazilian herbaria. Forty species were found, including two new records for Bahia (P. erianthum and P. robustum) and three new records for Northeastern Brazil (P. mandiocanum var. subaequiglume, P. plenum and P. trichostomum). An identification key to the species of Paspalum found in the area, descriptions, and illustrations are provided.