Revision of the section Brevispicae genus Sloanea (Elaeocarpaceae) in Bolivia

Abstract

A critical checklist and illustrated of the species of section Brevispicae of the genus Sloanea is presented for Bolivia, seven species are recognized (S. eichlerii, S. guianensis, S. obtusifolia, S. picapica, S. pubescens, S. spathulata and S. tuerckheimii). A key to separate species is presented and for each are provide comments on taxonomic affinities, material type, distribution, habitat, common names and uses.