Chrysophylloideae

Filling a distribution gap: a new record of Pradosia ptychandra (Sapotaceae) from eastern Brazilian Amazonia

Based on fertile material collected in January 2019, we report the first record of *Pradosia ptychandra* (Sapotaceae, Chrysophylloideae) to the flora of Amapá state, eastern Brazilian Amazonia. This new record fills a geographical gap between its …

Notes on morphology of fruits, seeds, and seedlings of Chromolucuma flavilatex (Sapotaceae) from central Amazonia

This paper aims to describe and illustrate the fruits, seeds, and seedlings of *Chromolucuma flavilatex* (Chrysophylloideae, Sapotaceae) from central Amazonia and briefly discusses their taxonomic relevance. The observed characters can support our …

Notes on the seedling morphology of Pouteria franciscana Baehni (Sapotaceae)

Seedling morphology studies have contributed to provide useful data in delimiting different levels of taxonomic groups over the past several decades. Thus, the purpose of this note is to describe on the seedling morphology of *Pouteria franciscana* …

Chromolocuma brevipedicellata (Sapotaceae, Chrysophylloideae), a new tree species from central Amazonia, Brazil

A new species from central Amazonia, *Chromolucuma brevipedicellata* (Sapotaceae, Chrysophylloideae) is described and illustrated. It occurs in terra firme (non-flooded) forests near Manaus, Brazil. We compare *C. brevipedicellata* to similar species …

Pouteria kossmanniae (Sapotaceae): a new species from Central Amazonia, Brazil

*Pouteria kossmanniae* (Sapotaceae, Chrysophylloideae), a new species from Central Amazonia, is here described. It is known from the Manaus region, Amazonas, Brazil, and is found in non-flooded upland forests, known as terra firme. Illustrations are …