Flora da Bahia: Marcgraviaceae

The floristic account of the Marcgraviaceae from Bahia State is presented. Four genera and eight species were registered: Marcgravia coriacea, M. polyantha, Norantea guianensis, Schwartzia adamantium, S. brasiliensis, S. geniculatiflora, S. jucuensis, and Souroubea guianensis. Identification keys and descriptions are presented for genera and species, as well as geographic distribution maps in the state, illustrations, and general comments on the species. The genus Norantea is recorded in Bahia for the first time.