Lectotypification of the name Alnus brembana (Betulaceae), a controversial Alpine endemic species

Phytotaxa ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 233 (1) ◽  
pp. 98
Author(s):  
Nicola M.G. Ardenghi ◽  
Gabriele Galasso
Keyword(s):  
Endemic Species ◽  
Southern Alps ◽  
Local Endemic ◽  
Transitional Forms

Alnus brembana Rota (1853: 102, 79) (Betulaceae) was described by Italian botanist Lorenzo Rota (1819−1855) within his flora of the province of Bergamo (Rota 1853). Since its publication, the treatment of this taxon as an autonomous species did not reach a general agreement among botanists, as it was often recongnized at different taxonomic ranks, e.g. a variety or a subspecies (see e.g., Regel 1865, Parlatore 1868, Cesati et al. 1872, Arcangeli 1882, Fiori 1923, Schmidt 1996), or a synonym of A. alnobetula (Ehrhart 1783: 193) Koch (1872: 625). Some contemporary authors (Landolt 1993, 2010, Martini et al. 2012) still recognize the species as a local endemic to the southern Alps. Most current European floras and checklists  (see e.g., Ball 1964, Pignatti 1982, Greuter et al. 1984, Ball 1993, Aeschimann et al. 2004, Conti et al. 2005, Euro+Med 2006 onwards) do however list it as a synonym of A. alnobetula subsp. alnobetula or its synonym A. viridis (Chaix 1785: 70) Candolle in Candolle & Lamarck (1805: 304). Its separation from A. alnobetula is questionable, since, as stated by Landolt (1993) himself, transitional forms occur within their alleged distribution areas.

scholarly journals A contribution to ethnobotany and review of phytochemistry and biological activities of the Iranian local endemic species Sclerorhachis leptoclada Rech.f.

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Toktam Mohammadi ◽  
Atefeh Pirani ◽  
Jamil Vaezi ◽  
Hamid Moazzeni
Keyword(s):  
Endemic Species ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Local People ◽  
Ethnobotanical Study ◽  
Ethnobotanical Survey ◽  
Edible Plant ◽  
Plant Parts ◽  
East Of Iran ◽  
Local Endemic ◽  
Ethnobotanical Uses

Background: Sclerorhachis leptoclada Rech.f. is endemic to the South Khorassan province in east of Iran. Although S. leptoclada has been widely used as medicinal and edible plant by indigenous people, its ethnobotanical uses have not been well documented yet. This study presents the results of an ethnobotanical survey and reviews phytochemistry and biological activities of S. leptoclada. Methods: The ethnobotanical study was conducted in Birjand and adjacent areas between March 2018 and December 2019. During this survey, 58 local people were interviewed using a semi-structured questionnaire. The ethnobotanical data were analyzed by using indices Fidelity Level (FL) and Relative Frequency of Citation (RFC). In addition, the available scientific literatures were reviewed to avail the information on phytochemistry and biological activities of Sclerorhachis leptoclada. Results: The present study revealed the folklore uses of Sclerorhachis leptoclada for different purposes such as increasing lactation, blood purification, treating digestive disorders, headache, body pains, herpes, and cold. The literature review showed that a total of 57 compounds have been isolated from S. leptoclada. Conclusions: Variety of ethnomedicinal uses of Sclerorhachis leptoclada highlights its notable pharmacological potential. However, further tests on its bioactivity, active phytochemicals, and their mechanisms of action are needed to ensure a safe use. The limited distribution of the plant and excessive harvesting of the aerial plant parts necessitate educating local people to conserve populations of this local endemic species. Keywords: Asteraceae, ethnobotany, Iran, medicinal plants, Sclerorhachis

scholarly journals Vegetative propagation and ex-situ conservation of Acantholimon androsaceum and Limonium chersonesum, two promising local endemics of Crete (Greece) available for floricultural and pharmaceutical sustainable exploitation

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 12261
Author(s):  
Katerina GRIGORIADOU ◽  
Nikos KRIGAS ◽  
Virginia SARROPOULOU ◽  
Eleni MALOUPA ◽  
Georgios TSOKTOURIDIS
Keyword(s):  
Endemic Species ◽  
Vegetative Propagation ◽  
Clonal Plants ◽  
Ex Situ ◽  
Wild Plant ◽  
Mother Plants ◽  
Sexual Propagation ◽  
Local Endemic ◽  
Pharmaceutical Industries ◽  
The Rich

The continual search for new attractive ornamentals and innovative natural medicinal products is the main focus of floricultural and pharmaceutical industries worldwide. Aiming to introduce two new Cretan endemic species in the commercial trade, Acantholimon androsaceum (Jaub. & Spach) Boiss. and Limonium chersonesum Erben & Brullo (Plumbaginaceae) have been selected in the current study. These were derived from a total of 223 local endemic species and subspecies of Crete, which constitute an exceptional wild treasure of the Mediterranean flora. Prior to any commercialization, efficient massive propagation protocols are required. Although sexual propagation using seeds collected from the wild was unsuccessful for these two taxa, the results of vegetative propagation experiments were satisfactory. Wild plant material was used for cuttings in order to develop a reasonable and homogenous number of stock mother plants for propagation trials. As a result of experiments conducted in the current research, two vegetative propagation protocols were developed, which could be used commercially for the massive production of elite clonal plants of A. androsaceum and L. chersonesum. These protocols provide 71.43% successful rooting for A. androsaceum within 40 days, using 2000 ppm IBA, and 80.95% rooting for L. chersonesum within 30 days, using 1000 ppm IBA. This study is part of a strategy and research methodology aiming at the selection of new, rare and endemic native industrial crops for the ornamental and pharmaceutical sector, exploiting sustainably the rich phytogenetic resources of Crete.

Redescription of Tripleurospermum heterolepis (Asteraceae), endemic to Turkey

Phytotaxa ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 202 (3) ◽  
pp. 214 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huseyin Inceer
Keyword(s):  
Endemic Species ◽  
Scientific Community ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Type Locality ◽  
Flora Of Turkey ◽  
Aegean Islands ◽  
Local Endemic ◽  
Close Relatives

Tripleurospermum heterolepis (Freyn & Sintenis) Bornmüller has been poorly known as a local endemic species classified within DD category of IUCN. It had not been collected since its introduction to scientific community in 1895. In 2007, T. heterolepis was rediscovered in its type locality. Based on its syntypes deposited at B and G as well as the new specimens collected from the type locality, a misdescription of the species in the Flora of Turkey and the East Aegean Islands is also reported. A new description of T. heterolepis, amended and extended, is presented here, and its updated conservation status is indicated. The diagnostic morphological characters that distinguish the species from its close relatives are discussed.

Pannaria howeana and Pannaria streimannii, two related new lichen species endemic to Lord Howe Island, Australia

2012 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 457-463 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arve ELVEBAKK
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Endemic Species ◽  
Lichen Species ◽  
Lower Side ◽  
Lord Howe Island ◽  
Local Endemic ◽  
Vegetative Propagules ◽  
Local Dispersal

AbstractPannaria howeana and P. streimannii are described here as new to science. Both species are restricted to the isolated Lord Howe Island in Australia. The former is known only from one collection and the latter from two sites. Pannaria howeana is a primarily fertile species, with rather broad lobes and few rhizines restricted to the central part of the lower side of the thallus. The lower sides of the lobes have a pattern of characteristic radiating hyphae and narrowly recurved margins similar to the New Zealand lichen P. araneosa (C. Bab.) Hue, which is considered to be its closest relative. Pannaria streimannii is a phyllidiate counterpart of P. howeana. Both species share a new chemosyndrome consisting of porphyrilic acid in combination with vicanicin and leprolomin. Local endemic species are uncommon among tripartite Pannaria species, and the coarse vegetative propagules of both species appear to be an adaptation to local dispersal on a small, isolated island.

scholarly journals New reforestation project in southern Madagascar to prevent the extinction of local endemic species

Oryx ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 55 (5) ◽  
pp. 654-654
Author(s):  
Giuseppe Donati ◽  
Jean-Baptiste Ramanamanjato ◽  
Lloyd J. Blum ◽  
Edgar Flury ◽  
Joerg U. Ganzhorn
Keyword(s):  
Endemic Species ◽  
Local Endemic

scholarly journals Genetic diversity of Galium cracoviense, G. oelandicum and G. sudeticum (Rubiaceae)

2011 ◽  
Vol 79 (4) ◽  
pp. 269-275 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elżbieta Cieślak ◽  
Zbigniew Szeląg
Keyword(s):  
Endemic Species ◽  
Gene Diversity ◽  
Mechanical Destruction ◽  
Genetic Studies ◽  
Small Areas ◽  
Shannon’S Index ◽  
Local Endemic ◽  
Sw Poland ◽  
High Level ◽  
S Poland

<em>Galium</em> sect. <em>Leptogalium</em> Lange in NE Europe is represented by few, local endemic species which occur in the area covered by the continental ice sheet in the Pleistocene period. They are: <em>G. cracoviense</em> Ehrend. in S Poland, <em>G. oelandicum</em> (Sterner &amp; Hyl.) Ehrend. in SE Sweden and <em>G. sudeticum</em> Tausch in SW Poland and N Czech Republic. 55 individuals from five populations of these species were analysed using AFLP markers. A total of 193 AFLP bands were detected using three combinations of primers; out of them 159 proved polymorphic (82.4%). The lowest values of Shannon's index and Nei's gene diversity were noted for <em>G. oelandicum</em> and the highest ones for <em>G. sudeticum</em>. The results indicate a relatively high level of genetic variability in each of endemic species in spite of that the studied species occupy very small areas and are represented by a low number of populations. We conclude that additional, demographic and genetic studies are necessary to monitor potential decrease of populations' size resulting mainly from the mechanical destruction of plants and their habitats caused by intense tourism or other human activities (as agriculture, e.g. grazing).

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