Synoptic treatment of Dalechampia (Euphorbiaceae) from Espírito Santo, Brazil: distribution, morphology, illustration and new occurrences

Abstract

Abstract Euphorbiaceae is one of the largest and more complex families of angiosperms with 6,745 species and 218 genera. Dalechampia comprises approximately 130 species, with pantropical distribution, the genus presents pseudantial inflorescence with bilateral symmetry, and this characteristic differs from the others taxons in the family. Were registered 15 Dalechampia species for Espiríto Santo, of which D. margarethiae until then, it was endemic of state recording here a new occurrence for the state of Minas Gerais. Dalechampia leandrii, D. micromeria, and D. stipulacea constitute new records for the state. After expeditions in the field to observe and collect samples, bibliographic revision, and examination of herbarium specimens, we present a synopsis of Dalechampia from Espirito Santo state, in which we provide morphological illustration, an identification key, distribution maps, and comments about each taxon.