A new record of an endangered and endemic rare Rein Orchid Habenaria rariflora from Gujarat, India

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 18385-18389
Author(s):  
Mital R. Bhatt

Habenaria rariflora A.Rich., a species endemic to the southern and western parts of India, is reported for the first time from Gujarat State, western India.  A detailed description and photographs are provided here for easy recognition in the field.  Further, morphology, distribution, habitat, ecology, anatomy of leaf, rarity index, and conservation status of the species are provided.

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 185-189
Author(s):  
Hong Thien Van ◽  
Thi Hong Van Nguyen ◽  
Hong Thia Le ◽  
Ngoc Nam Trinh ◽  
Nguyen Tuong An Huynh ◽  
...  

Habenaria diphylla (Nimmo) Dalzell is reported for the first time as a new discovery for the flora of Vietnam based on the specimens collected in Binh Chau-Phuoc Buu Nature Reserve, Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province. The present study provided the detailed characteristics of the species including detailed photographs of the morphological characteristics, the cross section of the leaf, inflorescence axis and root. Furthermore, the information about the species, including distribution, habitat, ecology and conservation status were also provided.


2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-62
Author(s):  
Ronak N Kachhiyapatel ◽  
Sachin M Patil ◽  
Vinay M Raole ◽  
Kishore S Rajput

Present study deals with the diversity, distribution and conservation status of the genus Athyrium Roth in different climatic regimes of Gujarat state. Five species of Athyrium viz., A. hohenackerianum T. Moore, A. falcatum Bedd., A. micropterum Fraser-Jenk., A. parasnathense (C.B.Clarke) Ching ex Mehra & Bir and A. schimperi subsp. biserrulatum (Christ) Fraser-Jenk., were collected form the Gujarat state, of which A. hohenackerianum T. Moore is documented earlier. Therefore, occurrence of A. falcatum, A. micropterum, A. parasnathense, and A. schimperi subsp. biserrulatum, stands as a new distribution records and reported for the first time from Gujarat state. A detailed taxonomic description, photo plates, morphological characters, distribution and comparison of species is provided here for their identification.


Author(s):  
Juvenal Enrique Batista Guerra ◽  
Orlando O. Ortiz

Background and Aims: Gustavia sessilis is a neotropical tree, belonging to the Lecythidaceae family, until now known from the Colombian Chocó region only. In this paper, we report G. sessilis for the first time for Central America. Methods: Central American specimens of G. sessilis were collected in 2019 from the Darién Province (eastern Panama). Plant identifications were confirmed by comparing collected specimens with those identified earlier and housed in the MO, PMA, SCZ and UCH herbaria. Type specimens were examined by consulting the JSTOR Global Plants database. The estimations of the conservation status were made based on the criteria of the IUCN.Key results: The record of G. sessilis for Central America is presented, based on a collection made from eastern Panama (Darién Province). Photographs, taxonomic comments, and conservation notes are provided. Additionally, a key for the Central American Gustavia species is included.Conclusions: The distribution of G. sessilis now ranges from Bahía Piñas, Darién Province, Panama to the Condoto river, Chocó region, Colombia, highlighting the importance of the Chocó Panama-Colombia region for the conservation of biodiversity, since it could act as a natural corridor for species. Taking into account the small number of records and the restricted natural range of this species, we recommend considering G. sessilis as an endangered species.


Phytotaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 452 (2) ◽  
pp. 116-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
DANIELA PORRAS-FLÓREZ ◽  
SOFÍA ALBESIANO ◽  
LEOPOLDO ARRIETA-VIOLET

Opuntia soederstromiana is recorded in Colombia for the first time. Botanical explorations were carried out in eastern Colombia sub-xerophytic enclaves, as well as examination of specimens deposited at the herbaria AZUAY, COL, GH, NY, QCA, QCNE, UPTC, and US was made. Lectotypes for the names O. dobbieana (here treated as heterotypic synonym of O. soederstromiana) and O. soederstromiana are designated on specimens preserved at US and NY. A detailed and expanded morphological description of O. soederstromiana, as well as data about type, habitat, conservation status, selected iconographies, and distribution area were given. The number of Opuntia species recorded in Colombia has increased to 10. A key for identification of Opuntia species occurring in the departments of Boyacá and Santander (Colombia) was also provided.


2021 ◽  
Vol 30 ◽  
pp. 05003
Author(s):  
Van Quyet Khuat ◽  
Minh Tam Ha ◽  
Thi Thuy Hang Nguyen ◽  
Thanh Hai Nguyen

Ho et al. proposed to exclude Stenogyne section from the genus Gentiana and classifying it as a distinct genus (Metagentiana). Fourteen species of this genus have been recorded and distributed in China, Myanmar and Thailand. This is the first time there has been a confirmed genus Metagentiana distributed in Vietnam. This genus has two species: Metagentiana rhodantha and Metagentiana primuliflora, which are proposed in Vietnam. Particularly, Metagentiana rhodantha, which had only been known from China, was reported in Vietnam. A detailed description along with their distribution, habitat, ecology, illustrations, and photos has been provided to aid species identification. The key to identify all taxa of the genus has been constructed


2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ajit M Vasava ◽  
Ravi S Patel ◽  
Rina D Koyani ◽  
Kishore S. Rajput

Extensive fieldwork in different climatic regimes of Gujarat state during last four years resulted in the collection of more than 349 fungal species. Out of these, 37 species from 20 genera were found to be from the family Polyporaceae. Among these, five species are being reported for the first time here as new distribution records. The highest number of species is represented by the genus Trametes while, Cerrena unicolo, Neolentinus kauffmanii, Dichomitus squalens, Panus conchatus and Laetiporus sulphureus possessed single species each.


Phytotaxa ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 336 (3) ◽  
pp. 293
Author(s):  
ANA RITA SIMÕES ◽  
SUSHANT MORE

We present a synopsis of a rare and little-known species of Distimake from Western India: a complete morphological description based on recent collections is provided, and nomenclature and typification issues are resolved. The fruit and seeds are described for the first time. With new morphological evidence and a full characterization of D. rhyncorhiza, the present study corroborates its placement in Distimake and supports its identity as a distinct species. The conservation status is assessed as Endangered but its distribution range is not yet fully documented and this assessment might be reviewed if more collections are made.


2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  

Utricularia striatula (Lentibulariaceae) is reported for the first time in the Southern Philippines and represents a new record for Mindanao Island. Full descriptions of the species, its habitat ecology, along with photographs are provided.


2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 10351
Author(s):  
Gopal Ambrushi Raut ◽  
Sunil Madhukar Gaikwad

Tenodera fasciata (Olivier, 1792) is reported for the first time from the Western Ghats.  The present record extends its known geographical range notably from the east towards western India for about 1,400km.  The finding of only two specimens in two years suggests its rarity. 


2015 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter K.L. Ng ◽  
Jignesh N. Trivedi ◽  
Kauresh D. Vachhrajani

The rare pilumnoid crab,Dentoxanthus iranicusStephensen, 1946 (Galenidae), is recorded from Gujarat state in India for the first time. Originally described from a small female (Gulf of Oman), and subsequently reported twice from Pakistan on the basis of two males and a female, the species is not well known and has never been described to modern standards. On the basis of the present male specimen from India, as well as a previously unreported male specimen from Pakistan, the species is redescribed and its systematics discussed.


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