Epitypification and emended description of Merostachys bifurcata (Poaceae: Bambusoideae: Bambuseae: Arthrostylidiinae)

Phytotaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 452 (1) ◽  
pp. 104-109
Author(s):  
RONALDO VINÍCIUS-SILVA ◽  
LYNN G. CLARK ◽  
JÉFERSON NUNES FREGONEZI ◽  
ANA PAULA SANTOS-GONÇALVES
Keyword(s):  
Atlantic Forest ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Brazilian Atlantic Forest ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
Habitat Distribution ◽  
Reproductive Structures ◽  
Emended Description ◽  
Woody Bamboos ◽  
Vegetative Characters

Merostachys is one of the more species-rich genera of Neotropical woody bamboos. Merostachys includes ca. 55 described species; one of them is M. bifurcata, which is recorded from the Brazilian Atlantic Forest and was described based only on vegetative characters. Morphological analyses carried out in both national and foreign herbaria allowed us to record flowering specimens of this species. We propose here an emended description of M. bifurcata by including data for the reproductive structures, and we propose an epitype for this name. Comments about the taxonomy, habitat, distribution and phenology of this species are provided. A distribution map is provided and an illustration of the main morphological characters of this species is also included.

scholarly journals Filling gaps and a new state record of Xenopholis scalaris (Wucherer, 1861) (Serpentes: Dipsadidae)

Check List ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 1746 ◽  
Author(s):  
Breno Hamdan ◽  
Claudio Machado ◽  
Nathalie Kaladinsky Citeli
Keyword(s):  
Geographical Distribution ◽  
Atlantic Forest ◽  
Rio De Janeiro ◽  
First Record ◽  
The State ◽  
General Distribution ◽  
Brazilian Atlantic Forest ◽  
Distribution Map

We present the first record of the Dipsadidae snakes Xenopholis scalaris for the state of Rio de Janeiro and a general distribution map for this species. This record for the Brazilian Atlantic Forest expands the known geographical distribution of X. scalaris and reveals that its populations might not be isolated or disjunctive, but rather rare in this biome. We also provide some recommendations for future conservation of X. scalaris.

Myrcia adulterina (Myrtaceae), a new species from the Atlantic Forest of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Phytotaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 452 (2) ◽  
pp. 165-172
Author(s):  
THIAGO FERNANDES ◽  
DUANE FERNANDES LIMA ◽  
JOÃO MARCELO ALVARENGA BRAGA
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Atlantic Forest ◽  
Related Species ◽  
Rio De Janeiro ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Brazilian Atlantic Forest ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
Leaf Venation ◽  
Morphological Differences ◽  
A New Species

Myrcia adulterina, a new species from the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, is here described, illustrated and compared with morphologically related species. Additionally, its distribution map and a preliminary conservation status are presented. The new species is here inferred as belonging to Myrcia sect. Reticulosae due its leaves with raised venation, staminal ring densely pilose, hypanthium prolonged in a tube with glabrous inner walls and 3-locular ovaries. Within this section, the species is morphologically related to Myrcia pubipetala, from which it can be distinguished through the laxly reticulate leaf venation and thyrsoid inflorescences with all axes strongly flattened and striated when dry. Myrcia adulterina was misidentified during at least 15 years in herbaria under the name Marlierea tomentosa (currently synonym of Myrcia strigipes, a species belonging to Myrcia sect. Aulomyrcia), which is also morphologically similar. A brief discussion clarifying the morphological differences between these species is also presented.

Myrcia auriculata (Myrtaceae), a new species from the Brazilian Atlantic Forest

Phytotaxa ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 399 (1) ◽  
pp. 77
Author(s):  
THIAGO FERNANDES ◽  
MARCOS SOBRAL ◽  
MATHEUS FORTES SANTOS ◽  
JOÃO MARCELO ALVARENGA BRAGA
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Atlantic Forest ◽  
Southeastern Brazil ◽  
Brazilian Atlantic Forest ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
Leaf Base ◽  
Conservation Assessments ◽  
A New Species ◽  
Janeiro State ◽  
Iucn Criteria

Myrcia auriculata, a new species from the Atlantic rainforest of Rio de Janeiro State, southeastern Brazil, is described and illustrated. The new species is morphologically congruent with Myrcia sect. Sympodiomyrcia and is apparently related to M. truncata, differing in its auriculate leaf base, shorter inflorescences and four calyx lobes. Additionally, a distribution map and conservation assessments based on IUCN criteria are provided.

Discovery of the Dinoponera lucida male (Hymenoptera, Formicidae), a threatened giant ant from the Atlantic rain forest

Zootaxa ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 4347 (1) ◽  
pp. 128 ◽  
Author(s):  
MAYRON E ESCÁRRAGA ◽  
JOHN E LATTKE ◽  
CELSO O AZEVEDO
Keyword(s):  
High Resolution ◽  
Atlantic Forest ◽  
Rain Forest ◽  
Conservation Strategies ◽  
Atlantic Rain Forest ◽  
Brazilian Atlantic Forest ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
Morphometric Measurements ◽  
High Resolution Images ◽  
Morphological Differences

The male of the endangered ant Dinoponera lucida Emery is described, providing morphometric measurements, high-resolution images, and a distribution map of the species. This ant inhabits the Brazilian Atlantic forest, an ecosystem strongly impacted by fragmentation. The males show clear morphological differences from the known males of other species of Dinoponera. We briefly discuss the relevance of the male description for the conservation strategies of this ant. 

A new species of Lippia (Verbenaceae) from the inselbergs of Brazilian Atlantic Forest

Phytotaxa ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 406 (4) ◽  
pp. 243-249
Author(s):  
PEDRO HENRIQUE CARDOSO ◽  
LUIZ MENINI NETO ◽  
FÁTIMA REGINA GONÇALVES SALIMENA
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Atlantic Forest ◽  
Leaf Blade ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Similar Species ◽  
Brazilian Atlantic Forest ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
Abaxial Surface ◽  
Whole Plant ◽  
A New Species

A new species of Lippia endemic to the Brazilian Atlantic Forest is described and illustrated. Lippia diversifolia is currently known from the inselbergs of Espírito Santo and Rio de Janeiro and is characterized by markedly tetragonal branches, of which the opposed sides are densely strigose and the other glabrescent, with indument alternating in the subsequent internode, leaf blade cartaceous to coriaceous, adaxial surface strigose, abaxial surface tomentose or strigose, peduncle 3.5–9 cm long, bracts strigose with apex acute, inconspicuous calyx, and white sessile glands along the whole plant. We provide field photographs, distribution map, conservation status and a table with the main characters that distinguish it from Lippia rubella, which is a morphologically similar species.

A new species of Chrysophyllum (Sapotaceae) from the Brazilian Atlantic forest

Phytotaxa ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 331 (1) ◽  
pp. 131
Author(s):  
BRENNO GARDIMAN SOSSAI ◽  
GLÓRIA VIÉGAS-AQUIJE ◽  
FRANCISCO DE ASSIS RIBEIRO DOS SANTOS ◽  
ANDERSON ALVES-ARAÚJO
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Atlantic Forest ◽  
Critically Endangered ◽  
Similar Species ◽  
Brazilian Atlantic Forest ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
Pedicel Length ◽  
Short Pedicel ◽  
A New Species ◽  
Iucn Criteria

The new species Chrysophyllum pubipetalum from the Brazilian Atlantic forest of Espírito Santo state is described and illustrated. This new species is characterized by the presence of trichomes on both surfaces of the corolla (a character unique in the genus), channeled petioles, a relatively short pedicel length, and various characters of the fruits and seeds. A distribution map and a table distinguishing the new species from morphologically similar species are also included. As based on IUCN criteria, the species is considered critically endangered.

Clusia heterocolorata (Clusiaceae), a new species from the Brazilian Atlantic Forest

Phytotaxa ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 220 (1) ◽  
pp. 83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucas Cardoso Marinho ◽  
André M. Amorim ◽  
Volker Bittrich
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Geographical Distribution ◽  
Atlantic Forest ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Brazilian Atlantic Forest ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
Diagnostic Characteristics ◽  
A New Species

Clusia heterocolorata is described, illustrated, its diagnostic characteristics, morphological affinities, and conservation status are discussed, and a geographical distribution map is presented. This new species belongs to the section Phloianthera, characterized by a dome-shaped androecium with numerous resiniferous stamens and staminodes.

A New Species of Dichorisandra (Commelinaceae) with Speckled Leaves from Brazil

2019 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 783-789
Author(s):  
Quélita S. Moraes ◽  
Marco O. O. Pellegrini ◽  
Anderson Alves-Araújo
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Geographical Distribution ◽  
Atlantic Forest ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Habitat Conservation ◽  
Similar Species ◽  
Brazilian Atlantic Forest ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
Adaxial Surface ◽  
A New Species

Abstract—A new species of Dichorisandra from the Brazilian Atlantic Forest is herein described, illustrated, and compared to morphologically similar species. Dichorisandra striatula is characterized by leaf blades with small and discontinuous white stripes on the adaxial surface, hirsutulous indumentum on both surfaces, obovate to broadly obovate petals, and ellipsoid fruits. Information on phenology, habitat, conservation status, and a geographical distribution map are also provided.

Eremitis berbertii and E. fluminensis (Poaceae, Bambusoideae): New Species from the Brazilian Atlantic Forest and Updates on Leaf Microcharacters in the Genus

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 240-252
Author(s):  
Fabrício Moreira Ferreira ◽  
Christian Silva ◽  
Cassiano A. D. Welker ◽  
Marcos C. Dórea ◽  
Kelly Regina B. Leite ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Atlantic Forest ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Brazilian Atlantic Forest ◽  
Leaf Epidermis ◽  
Habitat Distribution ◽  
Herbaceous Bamboos ◽  
Two New Species ◽  
First Time ◽  
Janeiro State

Eremitis Döll is a herbaceous bamboo genus (Poaceae, Bambusoideae, Olyreae) belonging to subtribe Parianinae that currently includes seven species. During fieldwork conducted throughout the geographic distribution of the genus, two new species with blue iridescent leaves, E. berbertii F. M. Ferreira & R. P. Oliveira and E. fluminensis F. M. Ferreira & R. P. Oliveira, from the Brazilian Atlantic forest, were collected and are here described and illustrated. Eremitis berbertii is endemic to the Private Reserve of Natural Heritage (Reserva Particular do Patrimônio Natural [RPPN]) Serra do Teimoso, in Bahia State, and E. fluminensis is restricted to the south of Rio de Janeiro State. In this study, micromorphological features of the leaf epidermis of the new species were compared with other species of the genus that display blue iridescence in their leaf blades. Variegated leaves are recorded for the first time in herbaceous bamboos. Comments on habitat, distribution, and conservation status of the new taxa are provided, as well as a revised identification key to all species of the genus described so far.

scholarly journals Octomeria lilliputana (Orchidaceae), a new species from Brazilian Atlantic Forest, State of Paraná, Brazil

Phytotaxa ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 105 (2) ◽  
pp. 39 ◽  
Author(s):  
WELLINGTON FORSTER ◽  
VINICIUS CASTRO SOUZA ◽  
FÁBIO DE BARROS
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Atlantic Forest ◽  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Brazilian Atlantic Forest ◽  
Data Deficient ◽  
A New Species ◽  
Forest Biome

While conducting a taxonomic revision of Octomeria, a new species from the Atlantic Forest biome, in Paraná State, Brazil was found. The species is here described and illustrated as Octomeria lilliputana. Based on morphological characters, this species belongs to Octomeria section Octomeria subsection Octomeria. The species is provisionally ascribed to the Data Deficient (DD) category of IUCN.

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