Periglossum podoptyches (Apocynaceae-Asclepiadoideae), a new species from KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa

Phytotaxa ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 282 (1) ◽  
pp. 28 ◽  
Author(s):  
STOFFEL P. BESTER ◽  
ASHLEY NICHOLAS
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
New Species ◽  
Rare Species ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Morphological Features ◽  
Kwazulu Natal ◽  
The Face ◽  
A New Species

Periglossum podoptyches is described as a new species from the KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa. As a rare species its conservation status is assessed as Vulnerable. This new species is closely related to both Periglossum mackenii and P. kassnerianum from which it differs mainly in having folded flaps of tissue at the base of the face of the restricted basal stalk of the staminal corona lobes. A comparative table with diagnostic morphological features and a key to the species of Periglossum are provided.

Rhynchosia ngwenyii (Phaseoleae, Fabaceae), a new species of Rhynchosia from South Africa

Phytotaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 468 (2) ◽  
pp. 221-225
Author(s):  
ABDULWAKEEL AYOKUN-NUN AJAO ◽  
THULISILE PRECIOUS JACA ◽  
ANNAH NTSAMAEENG MOTEETEE
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
New Species ◽  
South African ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Herbarium Specimens ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
Kwazulu Natal ◽  
The Rich ◽  
A New Species

During the examination of the rich collections of the genus, Rhynchosia housed in some South African herbaria (BNRH, NH, PRE), a new and yet to be described species was discovered. The species is similar to R. pauciflora in its erect habit, linear or oblong leaflets, and solitary flowers. The study is based on the examination of herbarium specimens. Measurements were taken from vegetative and reproductive parts. We describe here R. ngwenyii. The new species differs from R. pauciflora by its broader (24–38 mm), linear-lanceolate to oblong-lanceolate terminal leaflets that are without conspicuous revolute margins, wing petals that lack sculpturing and shorter peduncles, (25)30–42 mm. It is distributed in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga Provinces in South Africa. The preliminary conservation status is evaluated as Endangered. A detailed description, illustration, distribution map, and the information on ecology, as well as phenology are also presented.

Ceropegia heidukiae (Apocynaceae-Asclepiadoideae)—a morphologically intriguing and rare novelty from South Africa

Phytotaxa ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 497 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-28
Author(s):  
DAVID G.A. STYLES ◽  
ULRICH MEVE
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
New Species ◽  
Floral Morphology ◽  
Vegetation Type ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Preliminary Assessment ◽  
Kwazulu Natal ◽  
Floral Characters ◽  
A New Species ◽  
Iucn Criteria

A new species of Ceropegia (Apocynaceae: Asclepiadoideae-Ceropegieae-Stapeliinae) is described from Ngome in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This new species shares a subset of vegetative and floral characters with the long-lost C. rudatisii, but is clearly separated by its sophisticated floral morphology. Ceropegia heidukiae occurs in Northern Zululand Mistbelt Grassland, an endangered vegetation type. A comprehensive species description is provided together with information on habitat and distribution; photographs of plants in habitat are also provided. A preliminary assessment of conservation status according to IUCN criteria suggests that C. heidukiae is Critically Endangered (CR).

Thesium ovatifolium (Santalaceae), a new species with ovate leaves from KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Phytotaxa ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 405 (5) ◽  
pp. 263-268 ◽  
Author(s):  
NATASHA LOMBARD ◽  
M. MARIANNE LE ROUX ◽  
BEN-ERIK VAN WYK
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
New Species ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Kwazulu Natal ◽  
A New Species ◽  
Iucn Criteria

A new species from South Africa, Thesium ovatifolium, is described. A diagnosis, description and photographs are provided along with details of its distribution, habitat and conservation status. The new species forms part of Thesium sect. Barbata, which is characterized by the presence of a dense apical beard on the corolla lobes and post-staminal hairs connecting the anthers to the perianth. It is distinguished by its alate stems, large ovate leaves and bracts, with reticulate secondary venation, 3- to 4-flowered cymes on inflorescence apices, as well as the rosulate arrangement of leaves and bracts in young stems and inflorescences. Thesium ovatifolium is believed to be Endangered (EN), based on IUCN criteria.

Stachys semsurensis (Lamiaceae), a new species from Adıyaman province (Turkey) belonging to section Infrarosularis

Phytotaxa ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 511 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
MEHMET FIRAT
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Geographical Distribution ◽  
Habitat Structure ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Morphological Features ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
Comprehensive Description ◽  
Glandular Hairs ◽  
A New Species

A new species, Stachys semsurensis (sect. Infrarosularis), is described and illustrated from Adıyaman province, Turkey. From the morphological point of view, it appears to be similar to Stachys cataonica, but it differs in several morphological features including densely covered with short stalked to subsessile glandular hairs in flowering stems, verticillasters congested into ± globose head, calyx teeth lanceolate-subulate, corolla white, tube exserted and nutlets obovoid, greyish-brown, reticulate. A comprehensive description of the new species is provided, including detailed photographs, geographical distribution map, habitat structure and ecology, vernacular name and IUCN conservation status.

scholarly journals A review of Southern African Choerades Walker, 1851 with the description of a new species (Diptera, Asilidae, Laphriinae)

2019 ◽  
Vol 60 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-65
Author(s):  
Jason G. H. Londt ◽  
Torsten Dikow
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
New Species ◽  
Larval Development ◽  
Kwazulu Natal ◽  
Distributional Information ◽  
Indigenous Forest ◽  
A New Species ◽  
Forest Habitats

Southern AfricanChoeradesWalker, 1851 are reviewed. Six species are recognised (C.analogossp. n.described from South Africa: KwaZulu-Natal,C.bella(Loew, 1858),C.flavipes(Wiedemann, 1821),C.multipunctata(Oldroyd, 1974),C.nigrapex(Bigot, 1878),C.nigrescens(Ricardo, 1925)) and a key for their separation is provided. Distributional information demonstrates that species are found primarily in moderate to higher rainfall regions. The little that is known of their biology is discussed. Species are usually associated with indigenous forest habitats where larval development takes place in decomposing wood.

Pteridophyta–Marsileaceae

Bothalia ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 201-204
Author(s):  
N. R. Crouch ◽  
J. Wesley-Smith
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
New Species ◽  
Kwazulu Natal ◽  
A New Species

Pilularia dracomontana, a new species of pillwort from the KwaZulu-Natal Drakensberg, South Africa.

A new species of Bituminaria  (Fabaceae) from Tunisia

Phytotaxa ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 297 (3) ◽  
pp. 221 ◽  
Author(s):  
CRISTIAN BRULLO ◽  
SALVATORE BRULLO ◽  
SALVATORE CAMBRIA ◽  
RIDHA EL MOKNI ◽  
MOHAMED HÉDI EL AOUNI ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Middle East ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Mediterranean Area ◽  
Morphological Features ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
Micro Morphology ◽  
Aeolian Archipelago ◽  
A New Species ◽  
Seed Testa

Bituminaria tunetana a new species occurring in Tunisia is described and illustrated. It shows some relationships with B. basaltica from Aeolian Archipelago (Sicily), mainly for having very small flowers and also with B. flaccida from Middle East in having pale colored corolla and few-flowered inflorescences, but the three species differ among them in many diacritic features regarding the leaves, flowers, fruits and seeds. Besides, it is well distinct from B. bituminosa, species widely spread in Sicily and in several countries of the Mediterranean area, for many morphological features, as well as in micro-morphology of seed testa and pod indumentum. Its distribution, ecology and conservation status are also examined. An analytical key of the species belonging to Bituminaria subgen. Bituminaria is also provided.

A new species of Platepistoma Rathbun, 1906 (Decapoda: Brachyura: Cancridae) from deep water off South Africa

Zootaxa ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 3522 (1) ◽  
pp. 73
Author(s):  
PETER J. F. DAVIE ◽  
PETER K. L. NG
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
New Species ◽  
Deep Water ◽  
Dorsal View ◽  
Kwazulu Natal ◽  
A New Species

Platepistoma seani sp. nov. is described from deep water off KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa. It can be separatedfrom its nearest relative, Platepistoma guezei (Crosnier, 1976), by its thicker setal covering that completely hides the an-terolateral teeth from dorsal view, less well defined carapace regions, more spinous anterolateral and posterolateral cara-pace margins, sparser but more prominent dorsal carapace spines, more prominent spines on the carpus of the cheliped, and a relatively narrower male telson.

scholarly journals Gymnosporia swazica (Celastraceae), a new species from southern Africa

Phytotaxa ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 192 (4) ◽  
pp. 296
Author(s):  
Marie Jordaan ◽  
Abraham E. Van Wyk
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
New Species ◽  
Southern Africa ◽  
Restricted Range ◽  
Small Tree ◽  
African Species ◽  
Diagnostic Characters ◽  
Kwazulu Natal ◽  
A New Species

Gymnosporia swazica, a new restricted-range southern African species, is described and illustrated here. Known from only a few localities in Swaziland and bordering parts of South Africa (Mpumalanga and northeastern KwaZulu-Natal), G. swazica grows as an understorey shrub or small tree in forest, often among granite boulders. Diagnostic characters for G. swazica include chartaceous leaves, usually shorter than 25 mm, 3-valved capsules usually 6–7 mm long, which are smooth, green turning yellow, and a white aril partially covering the brownish seed. Its closest relative appears to be G. buxifolia (capsules rugose, mottled white-and-brown), one of the most widespread members of the genus in southern Africa, but it can also be confused with G. maranguensis (capsules red, 2-valved) and G. harveyana (capsules pink to red, 3-valved; aril orange, completely covering the seed).

Hypericum alacamdaglariense (Hypericaceae), a new species from Turkey

Phytotaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 470 (2) ◽  
pp. 176-185
Author(s):  
HAYRİ DUMAN ◽  
ECE GÖKÇE ÇAKIR-DİNDAR
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Morphological Features ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
A New Species

The new species Hypericum alacamdaglariense, which belongs to the section Triadenioides, is described and illustrated. Its habitat and ecology, distribution map and conservation status are also provided. The new species is also compared to the closely related H. pallens and H. vacciniifolium in terms of their morphological features.

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