Abstract: The systematic position of Paradombeya Stapf has been debated until now. The studies on gross morphology, anatomy, palynology and cytology were undertaken to confirm 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 Dombeyeaeof the Sterculiaceae.

Key words: Paradombeya, Systematic position, Sterculiaceae