Flora da Bahia: Cyclanthaceae

A floristic treatment of the Cyclanthaceae from the Bahia State, Brazil, is presented. Four native species in three genera are recognized: Asplundia gardneri, A. maximiliani, Evodianthus funifer and Thoracocarpus bissectus. Carludovica palmata, an introduced species, also occurs in the State. Identification key, descriptions and general comments on taxa as well as illustrations and distribution maps of species are presented.