FLORAL BIOLOGY OF A NATIVE HETERODICHOGAMOUS LIANA, Gouania cornifolia REISSEK (RHAMNACEAE), IN THE BRAZILIAN AMAZON

The liana Gouania cornifolia Reissek (Rhamnaceae) is a species native to the Amazon, and its populations are frequently found in forest edges and areas of natural regeneration. Our objective is to describe the floral biology of this species and contribute to the understanding of reproductive mechanisms within the Rhamnaceae family. We conducted this study in post-mining areas in the state of Pará, in the Brazilian Amazon, to characterize floral events, morphology, resources, and attractants.