摘要
the genus miconia ruiz %26 pav. presents 32 species in the state of paran芍 (brazil).these species occur mostly at the eastern portion of the state (coastal region, %26quot;serra do mar%26quot; and %26quot;primeiro planalto%26quot;) and belong to seven sections (from a total 11 in the genus); the most important sections are glossocentrum (14 spp.) and miconia (7 spp.). this work presents an identification key, descriptions and selected collection lists for the miconia species from state of paran芍.