Cucurbitaceae

Abstract

A taxonomic study of the Cucurbitaceae found at the Restinga de Jurubatiba National Park, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, revealed that there are two genera and two species: Cayaponia tayuya (Vell.) Cogn. and Gurania multiflora (Miq.) Cogn. The species are described and identification key is given, together with illustrations, geographic distribution, and comments on each species.