From French Guiana Disciphania moriorum is formally described and illu
strated, and a second, imperfectly known member of the genus is provis
ionally recorded. From Bahia Curarea crassa is new, and Abuta convexa
(Vell.) Diels is added to the state flora. A conspectus of Menispermac
eae presently known from Bahia, a key to both sexes of the taxa, and b
rief indications of their ecology are provided.