Taxonomic synopsis of Myrtaceae in the Serra de Caldas Novas State Park, Goiás, Brazil

Myrtaceae, widely distributed in tropical regions, has about 5,500 species and is recognized for its ecological importance, the extensive economic use of several of its species, and its considerable taxonomic complexity. In Brazil, it is represented by 29 genera and more than 1,200 species. This study presents a taxonomic synopsis of the genera of Myrtaceae in the Serra de Caldas Novas State Park (PESCAN), located in the southeastern region of the state of Goiás, Brazil. Thirty species were found, distributed among five genera: Campomanesia Ruiz et Pav., Eugenia L., Myrcia DC., Psidium L., and Siphoneugena O. Berg. As a result, an identification key for the genera is presented, in addition to descriptions and comments on each one, including geographical distribution and a preliminary list of species that occurs in PESCAN.