Abstract:

 The systematic position of Paradombeya Stapf has been debated until now. The

studies on gross morphology, anatomy, palynology and cytology were undertaken to con-

firm the systematic position and affinities of this genus. The combination of features, e. g.,

umbel-like cyme, 2-celled anther, presence of staminodes, staminal tube, 15 stamens,

bifid cotyledons, wood anatomy, chromosome number of 2n=20, triporate, spiny and

spheroidal pollen grains, suggests that the genus be better placed in the tribe Dombeyeae

of the Sterculiaceae.

Key words: Paradombeya, Systematic position, Sterculiaceae