Typification of the name Opuntia soederstromiana (Cactaceae), a new record for the Flora of Colombia

Phytotaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 452 (2) ◽  
pp. 116-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
DANIELA PORRAS-FLÓREZ ◽  
SOFÍA ALBESIANO ◽  
LEOPOLDO ARRIETA-VIOLET
Keyword(s):  
New Record ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Habitat Conservation ◽  
Distribution Area ◽  
Morphological Description ◽  
Opuntia Species ◽  
Flora Of Colombia ◽  
First Time

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.

scholarly journals Distribution update, conservation status and color in life of the rare Amazonian snake, Eutrachelophis papilio Zaher and Prudente 2019 (Serpentes: Xenodontini)

2020 ◽  
Vol 50 (3) ◽  
pp. 252-255
Author(s):  
Nathalie CITELI ◽  
Mariana DE-CARVALHO ◽  
Reuber BRANDÃO
Keyword(s):  
Convex Polygon ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Biological Data ◽  
Distribution Area ◽  
Minimum Convex Polygon ◽  
Human Footprint ◽  
Data Deficient ◽  
First Time ◽  
Polygon Method ◽  
Anthropic Pressure

ABSTRACT The rare Amazonian snake Eutrachelophis papilio is known from only five individuals, from four localities, belonging to its type-series, the more recent collected over 10 years ago. Here, we expand its distribution and describe its color in life for the first time. We also provide an estimate of its distribution area using the minimum convex polygon method and identify the values of anthropic pressure within its known distribution range with the Human Footprint Index. The new occurrence is located 291 km from the nearest known locality and its distribution is associated with pristine forests. Considering its rarity, and the absence of demographic and biological data, we suggest that the species should be classified as Data Deficient by IUCN criteria.

scholarly journals The Gustavia clade (Lecythidaceae) in Central America: a new record of Gustavia sessilis and a key to its species

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juvenal Enrique Batista Guerra ◽  
Orlando O. Ortiz
Keyword(s):  
Endangered Species ◽  
Central America ◽  
New Record ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Central American ◽  
Type Specimens ◽  
Neotropical Tree ◽  
Natural Range ◽  
First Time ◽  
Conservation Of Biodiversity

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.

scholarly journals Flueggea acicularis (Phyllanthaceae), a narrow endemic species rediscovered in central China

PhytoKeys ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 172 ◽  
pp. 57-66
Author(s):  
Songzhi Xu ◽  
Qiliang Gan ◽  
Lianzhong Fu ◽  
Mingxi Jiang ◽  
Zhenyu Li
Keyword(s):  
Conservation Status ◽  
Field Investigation ◽  
Iucn Red List ◽  
Central China ◽  
Karst Region ◽  
Morphological Description ◽  
Chongqing Municipality ◽  
Iucn Red List Criteria ◽  
First Time ◽  
A New Species

Flueggea acicularis (Phyllanthaceae) is endemic to the karst region of central China. Male specimens of this species were first collected in 1908. In 1989, female plants of F. acicularis were found for the first time, but misidentified as a new species. Throughout this period the male plants of F. acicularis were mismatched with female plants of other species, and male plants had not been collected since 1908. Then, in March, 2009, the authors rediscovered a wild population of F. acicularis consisting of both male and female plants in Wuxi county, Chongqing municipality, China. Based on field investigation and examination of specimens, we matched the correct female and male plants of this species for the first time since its initial publication a century ago. A complete and accurate morphological description, distribution, habitat and phenology of this species are also provided. Furthermore, the conservation status of F. acicularis is assessed as “Near Threatened” (NT) according to the IUCN Red List criteria.

New morphological and anatomical data on the genus Fuernrohria (Apiaceae)

Phytotaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 429 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-56
Author(s):  
BARIŞ BANİ ◽  
DUDU ÖZLEM MAVİ İDMAN
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sections ◽  
Leaf Sheath ◽  
Distribution Area ◽  
Morphological Description ◽  
Leaf Segment ◽  
Vascular Bundles ◽  
Anatomical Data ◽  
Micromorphological Characters ◽  
First Time ◽  
Stem Leaf

In this study, morphological and anatomical data (including fruit micromorphological characters) of the genus Fuernrohria were studied and compared with the related genera Grammosciadium, Caropodium and Vinogradovia. The morphological description of Fuernrohria setifolia, which is the only known species in the genus, is expanded. Photos of inflorescences, infructescences and leaves of the species taken from the wild are provided. Leaf segment and mericarps are illustrated, and also the distribution area of the genus is mapped. Anatomical features of root, stem, leaf sheath, leaf segment and fruit are presented with photographs of cross sections for each of them. Vegetative anatomical characteristics of the species and micromorphological description of fruit are given and exhibited for the first time in the present study. The results show that two important diagnostic characters for Fuernrohria are determined for the first time as “shape and size of commissural vittae in mericarps” and “number of vascular bundles in leaf cross section”.

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
Keyword(s):  
New Record ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Western India ◽  
Gujarat State ◽  
Habitat Ecology ◽  
Rarity Index ◽  
First Time

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.

scholarly journals Amended description and conservation status of Stigmaphyllon carautae (Malpighiaceae)

Rodriguésia ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 68 (4) ◽  
pp. 1471-1477 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafael Felipe de Almeida
Keyword(s):  
Atlantic Forest ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Morphological Description ◽  
First Time

Abstract I present new data on the Atlantic Forest endemic Stigmaphyllon carautae (Malpighiaceae), including an amended morphological description describing fruits and seeds for the first time. Additionally, I present the first analysis of its conservation status.

Synopsis and lectotypification of Distimake rhyncorhiza (Dalzell) Simões & Staples (Convolvulaceae): a little known species from the Western Ghats (India)

Phytotaxa ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 336 (3) ◽  
pp. 293
Author(s):  
ANA RITA SIMÕES ◽  
SUSHANT MORE
Keyword(s):  
Western Ghats ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Distinct Species ◽  
Morphological Evidence ◽  
Morphological Description ◽  
Western India ◽  
Full Characterization ◽  
First Time ◽  
The Western Ghats

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.

scholarly journals Habenaria diphylla (Nimmo) Dalzell (Orchidaceae), new record for the flora of Vietnam

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 ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Section ◽  
New Record ◽  
Nature Reserve ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Habitat Ecology ◽  
Inflorescence Axis ◽  
The Cross ◽  
First Time ◽  
New Discovery

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.

scholarly journals Synopsis of Dorstenia (Moraceae) in Rio Grande do Sul, Southern Brazil

2015 ◽  
Vol 87 (2) ◽  
pp. 925-942
Author(s):  
Bruna De Oliveira Boeni ◽  
Rodrigo Bustos Singer
Keyword(s):  
New Record ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
The State ◽  
Habitat Conservation ◽  
Southern Brazil ◽  
Rio Grande Do Sul ◽  
Taxonomic Key

A taxonomic synopsis of Dorstenia (Moraceae) in Rio Grande do Sul (RS), Southern Brazil, is presented. Three species were recorded: D. brasiliensis, D. carautae, a new record for the state of RS, and D. tenuis. All species are described and illustrated through detailed photos of living specimens. A taxonomic key to separate the species, as well as details on distribution, overall phenology, habitat, conservation status and ecology are presented.

A taxonomic review of Homoranthus (Myrtaceae: Chamelaucieae)

2011 ◽  
Vol 24 (6) ◽  
pp. 351 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lachlan M. Copeland ◽  
Lyn A. Craven ◽  
Jeremy J. Bruhl
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Habitat Conservation ◽  
Endemic Genus ◽  
Taxonomic Review ◽  
First Time ◽  
Distinguishing Features

Homoranthus A.Cunn. ex Schauer, an Australian endemic genus of shrubs in the Myrtaceae, is reviewed. A total of 31 species is recognised for the genus, including the following eight new species which are here described for the first time: H. bebo L.M.Copel., H. brevistylis L.M.Copel., H. bruhlii L.M.Copel., H. clarksonii L.M.Copel., H. cummingii L.M.Copel, H. elusus L.M.Copel., H. inopinatus L.M.Copel., J.Holmes & G.Holmes and H. vagans L.M.Copel. H. bornhardtiensis J.T.Hunter is synonymised under H. prolixus Craven & S.R.Jones. A key to identify all species of Homoranthus is provided and notes are given on the phenology, distribution, habitat, conservation status and distinguishing features of each species. The distribution of all species of Homoranthus is mapped and illustrations are provided for each of the eight new species.

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