New records of the tribe Bignonieae (Bignoniaceae) for Paraiba state, northeastern Brazil

Abstract

This study reports eight new records of the tribe Bignonieae (Bignoniaceae) for Paraiba state, northeastern Brazil: Anemopaegma album (Mart. ex DC.), Anemopaegma gracile Bureau & K.Schum., Bignonia corymbosa (Vent.) L.G. Lohmann, Bignonia ramentacea (Mart. ex DC.) L.G. Lohmann, Bignonia sciuripabulum (K. Schum.) L.G. Lohmann, Cuspidaria argentea (Wawra) Sandwith, Cuspidaria lateriflora (Mart.) DC., and Fridericia conjugata (Vell.) L.G. Lohmann. These species were found in the Caatinga and/or the Atlantic Forest, growing on sandy and clay soils of dry and humid forests, from lowlands to high altitudes. For each new occurrence for the state of Paraiba, we present detailed description, taxonomic notes, and information on phenology, geographic distribution, illustrations and photographs.