Taxonomic Synopsis of the genus Chamaecrista (Leguminosae, Caesalpinioideae) in the Chapada dos Veadeiros region, Goiás, Brazil

A comprehensive taxonomic synopsis of the genus Chamaecrista (Leguminosae, Caesalpinioideae) in the Chapada dos Veadeiros region, Goiás, Brazil, identifies 65 species (71 taxa), representing 60% of the species recorded for the state. This study, based on fieldwork from 2010 to 2018 and extensive herbarium reviews, highlights significant endemism with 49 species found in Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park, including 27 endemic to Goiás and 19 unique to the studied area. The synopsis includes an identification key, distribution maps, morphological comments, conservation status assessments, and field photographs, providing a critical resource for understanding the biodiversity and taxonomy of this important genus within Brazil's Cerrado Domain.

SOUZA, A. O. D., LEWIS, G. P., & SILVA, M. J. D. (2019). Taxonomic Synopsis of the genus Chamaecrista (Leguminosae, Caesalpinioideae) in the Chapada dos Veadeiros region, Goiás, Brazil. Phytotaxa, 427(3). https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.427.3.1