Pertya ferruginea (Asteraceae: Pertyeae), a new species from southeastern China, with a revision of P. cordifolia and P. pubescens

Phytotaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 474 (3) ◽  
pp. 235-249
Author(s):  
CAI-FEI ZHANG ◽  
SHENG-LONG LIU ◽  
LIANG-QIAN LI
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Title Page ◽  
Herbarium Specimens ◽  
Southeastern China ◽  
Extensive Field ◽  
Corolla Size ◽  
A New Species

Pertya ferruginea Cai F. Zhang, a new species of the genus Pertya (Asteraceae: Pertyeae) from southeastern China, is described and illustrated with a revision of P. cordifolia and P. pubescens. Specimens of the new species had been usually mis-identified as the latter two species because of unclear boundaries among most known species of the genus in southeastern China. Based on extensive field collections and much more herbarium specimens examined than previous studies, P. cordifolia and P. pubescens are revised with much narrower circumscriptions. Although very similar to P. pubescens, the new species differs in the indumentum, length of involucre, number of series of involucral bracts and corolla size. Conservation status of the new species and previous misidentifications relevant to the three species are briefly discussed.

scholarly journals A new species of Cochemiea (Cactaceae, Cacteae) from Sinaloa, Mexico

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leccinum Jesús García Morales ◽  
Rodrigo Homero González González ◽  
Jesús García Jiménez ◽  
Duilio Iamonico
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Small Population ◽  
Critically Endangered ◽  
Herbarium Specimens ◽  
The North ◽  
Hummingbird Pollination ◽  
Diagnostic Key ◽  
A New Species

Background and Aims: Cochemiea is a genus which currently comprises five species occurring in Mexico. It is morphologically characterized by cylindrical decumbent to prostrate stems and by a long red-scarlet zygomorphic perianth, presumably specialized for hummingbird pollination. As part ofthe ongoing taxonomic studies on the North Mexican flora, a population discovered by Thomas Linzen in 2012 in central Sinaloa (Mexico), previously identified as Mammillaria sp., actually refers to a Cochemiea species and cannot be ascribed to any of the known species of that genus. As a consequence,we here propose to describe this population as a a new species for science.Methods: The work is based on field surveys (autumn 2018 and spring 2019) in central Sinaloa, examination of herbarium specimens, and analysis of relevant literature. Its conservation status was assessed following the guidelines of the IUCN; AOO and EOO were calculated with the programGeoCAT.Key results: Cochemiea thomasii is described and illustrated from Sinaloa. The new species is morphologically similar to C. halei from which it differs by the hanging stems, the larger conical tubercles, less numerous and shorter central spines, and the ovoid fruits. A diagnostic key of the knownCochemiea species is included.Conclusions: Cochemiea thomasii is endemic to the state of Sinaloa where it occupies a small area. On the basis of the criteria B2a (geographic range) and C (small population) of IUCN, the new species can be assessed as Critically Endangered (CR) or Vulnerable (VU). Adopting the precautionary approach, Cochemiea thomasii is considered as Critically Endangered (CR).

scholarly journals Anemopaegma kawense (Bignoniaceae), a new species from the Kaw Mountain (French Guiana), with notes on related species and a key to the genus in the Guianas

2021 ◽  
Vol 154 (2) ◽  
pp. 296-306
Author(s):  
Olivier Lachenaud ◽  
Fabiana Firetti ◽  
Lúcia G. Lohmann
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
French Guiana ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Iucn Red List ◽  
Herbarium Specimens ◽  
Similar Species ◽  
Centre Of Diversity ◽  
North Eastern ◽  
The Guianas ◽  
A New Species

Background and aims – The genus Anemopaegma (Bignoniaceae) includes around 47 species and has its centre of diversity in Brazil. Here, we describe and illustrate a new species from French Guiana, Anemopaegma kawense, and compare it to the two most similar species, A. foetidum and A. granvillei. We further assess the conservation status of all three species.Material and methods – Morphological descriptions are based on herbarium specimens deposited at BM, BR, CAY, INPA, K, MO, P, SPF, and U, and, in the case of the newly described species, also on field observations. The conservation status assessments follow the IUCN Red List criteria.Key results – Anemopaegma kawense differs from both A. foetidum and A. granvillei by its densely villose twigs, longitudinally plicate leaflets with secondary veins not or hardly prominent below, and tertiary veins impressed below. It is further separated from A. foetidum by the leaflets that are villose below and the calyx that is entirely pubescent outside. On the other hand, A. kawense differs from A. granvillei by the densely lepidote outer surface of the corolla, shorter petiolules, leaflets with midrib impressed above, shorter bracts and bracteoles, inflorescence peduncle exceeding the rachis, and pedicels densely puberulous, not lepidote or only sparsely so at the apex. This species is endemic to the Kaw Mountain in north-eastern French Guiana, where it grows in low stunted forest on laterite; it is assessed as Endangered according to the IUCN criteria. New descriptions are provided for A. granvillei, which is newly reported from Suriname, and for A. foetidum, which is newly reported from French Guiana; these two species are assessed as Endangered and Least Concern, respectively. Lectotypes are designated for A. maguirei, which is here synonymised with A. foetidum, and for A. umbellatum, another synonym of that species. A key to the 12 species of Anemopaegma occurring in the Guianas is presented.

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.

Ardisia kalimbahin (Primulaceae, Myrsinoideae), a new species from the Philippines

Phytotaxa ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 525 (4) ◽  
pp. 295-300
Author(s):  
LIEZEL M. MAGTOTO ◽  
MAVERICK N. TAMAYO ◽  
LEONARDO C. UDASCO, JR. ◽  
RENE ALFRED ANTON BUSTAMANTE
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Herbarium Specimens ◽  
Current Collection ◽  
Data Deficient ◽  
A New Species

Ardisia kalimbahin is herein described and illustrated as a new species. It is the latest addition to the richness of Ardisia in the Philippines. It closely resembles A. romanii Elmer but is distinct in having shorter petiole, shorter elliptic leaves, racemose inflorescence, longer and sparsely puberulent pedicels, magenta corolla lobes, basifixed anthers, shorter filaments, and a beaked stigma. Based on current collection and available herbarium specimens, Ardisia kalimbahin is distributed in the islands of Palawan (Aborlan), Mindoro, and Luzon (Carranglan). Available data is not enough to assess its conservation status; hence, it is proposed as data deficient (DD).

Taxonomic revision of the genus Massularia (Rubiaceae, Gardenieae), with a new species from Central Africa

Phytotaxa ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 203 (3) ◽  
pp. 263
Author(s):  
Bonaventure Sonké ◽  
Ehoarn Bidault ◽  
Vincent Droissart
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Central African Republic ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Field Investigation ◽  
Careful Examination ◽  
Morphological Description ◽  
Herbarium Specimens ◽  
Distribution Maps ◽  
Status Assessment ◽  
A New Species

Based on a careful examination of more than 700 herbarium specimens and field investigation, a comprehensive revision of the genus Massularia is given. Massularia stevartiana, a new species from Central African Republic, Cameroon and Gabon is described and illustrated. The novelty is distinguished from M. acuminata, the only other species previously recognized in the genus, by its smaller leaves and flowers. For the two species recognized we provide a morphological description, distribution, habitat, phenology and IUCN conservation status assessment. Distribution maps and a dichotomous key are also provided.Based on a careful examination of more than 700 herbarium specimens and field investigation, a comprehensive revision of the genus Massularia is given. Massularia stevartiana, a new Rubiaceae species from Central African Republic, Cameroon and Gabon is described and illustrated. The novelty is distinguished from M. acuminata, the only other species recognized within the genus, by its smaller leaves and flowers. Another typical character for M. stevartiana is its leaves always cunate. For the two recognized taxa we provide a morphological description, distribution, habitat, phenology and IUCN conservation status assessment. Distribution maps and a taxonomic key are also provided.

Silene goksuensis (Caryophyllaceae), a new species from south Turkey

Phytotaxa ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 345 (2) ◽  
pp. 170
Author(s):  
ÜMIT BUDAK ◽  
MURAT KOÇ ◽  
ERGIN HAMZAOĞLU
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Herbarium Specimens ◽  
A New Species

A new species—Silene goksuensis—was described from Ermenek (Turkey, Karaman province) where it grows on rock crevices. As a result of examining the literature and herbarium specimens, It was found that the collected new species is morphologically related to S. longipetala from which it differs from in having glabrescent to very sparsely pilose below (short retrorsely pubescent below in S. longipetata), the basal leaves oblanceolate-spathulate (not obovate or oblanceolate) Description, distribution, conservation status, and original photos of the new species are given.

scholarly journals A new species of Drypetes (Putranjivaceae) discovered by J. Léonard in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

2020 ◽  
Vol 153 (2) ◽  
pp. 312-320
Author(s):  
Alejandro Quintanar ◽  
David J. Harris ◽  
Patricia Barberá
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Democratic Republic ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Morphological Description ◽  
Herbarium Specimens ◽  
Similar Species ◽  
Morphometric Measurements ◽  
Republic Of The Congo ◽  
Available Information ◽  
A New Species

Background – During his stay in Yangambi in the 1940s, the Belgian botanist J. Léonard collected a species of the genus Drypetes endemic to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He named it D. morocarpa on herbarium labels, but never published it.Methods – The present study is based on the revision of 26 collections of D. morocarpa. Morphometric measurements on herbarium specimens belonging to the new species and its closest relatives in Drypetes were carried out in order to describe this new species.Results – We describe here D. morocarpa J.Léonard ex D.J.Harris & Quintanar. It is easily recognisable by its blackish twigs and young branchlets, orbicular stipules, leaf blades usually entire, and hard fruits, covered with irregular protuberances. It has been collected in two areas along the course of the Congo river or its tributaries. A differential diagnosis, a detailed morphological description, a key to distinguish it from the most similar species, an illustration and all the available information about its habitat, distribution and conservation status are provided.

A New Species of Eugenia subg. Pseudeugenia (Myrtaceae, Myrteae) from Brazilian Atlantic Forest

2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
pp. 537-543
Author(s):  
Karinne Sampaio Valdemarin ◽  
Jair Eustáquio Quintino Faria ◽  
Fiorella Fernanda Mazine ◽  
Vinicius Castro Souza
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Atlantic Forest ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Forest Vegetation ◽  
Vegetation Types ◽  
Flower Buds ◽  
Diagnostic Features ◽  
Closely Related Species ◽  
Lowland Forests ◽  
A New Species

Abstract—A new species of Eugenia from the Atlantic forest of Brazil is described and illustrated. Eugenia flavicarpa is restricted to the Floresta de Tabuleiro (lowland forests) of Espírito Santo state and is nested in Eugenia subg. Pseudeugenia. Considering all other species of the subgenus that occur in forest vegetation types of the Atlantic forest phytogeographic domain, Eugenia flavicarpa can be distinguished mainly by the combination of smooth leaves with indumentum on both surfaces, with two marginal veins, usually ramiflorous inflorescences, pedicels 4.5‐9.7 mm long, flower buds 3.5‐4 mm in diameter, and by the calyx lobes that are 2‐3 mm long with rounded to obtuse apices. Morphological analyses were performed to explore the significance of quantitative diagnostic features between the new species and the closely related species, Eugenia farneyi. Notes on the habitat, distribution, phenology, and conservation status of Eugenia flavicarpa are provided, as well as a key for all species of Eugenia subg. Pseudeugenia from forest vegetation of the Atlantic forest phytogeographic domain.

New Findings on Scrophularia sect. Mimulopsis (Scrophulariaceae) from Iran

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 238-247
Author(s):  
Massoud Ranjbar ◽  
Narges Rahchamani
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Pollen Morphology ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Northern Iran ◽  
Distribution Maps ◽  
New Findings ◽  
Tehran Province ◽  
Micromorphological Characters ◽  
A New Species

Scrophularia dianatnejadii Ranjbar & Rahchamani, a new species from Tehran Province in northern Iran, is described and illustrated. It is closely related to S. amplexicaulis Benth. and shares with it some diagnostic morphological characters such as habit, plant indument, phyllotaxy, and corolla shape and color. Both species are placed in Scrophularia L. sect. Mimulopsis Boiss. Macro- and micromorphological characters of the two are examined and compared. Pollen morphology of these species is investigated using SEM. Detailed descriptions, illustrations, distribution maps, and conservation status of both species are provided.

Silene lulakabadensis (Caryophyllaceae), a New Species from Iran

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-28
Author(s):  
Mahnaz Heidari Rikan ◽  
Farrokh Ghahremaninejad ◽  
Mostafa Assadi
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Green Plant ◽  
Critically Endangered ◽  
Rare Plant ◽  
Soil Slopes ◽  
Dark Green ◽  
A New Species

Silene lulakabadensis Heidari, F. Ghahrem. & Assadi is described as a new species from Zanjan Province, Iran. The new species is a dark green plant, perennial and woody at the base, that was collected on marl soil slopes at 2100 m. It is believed to be closely related to S. eriocalycina Boiss. from section Auriculatae (Boiss.) Schischk. but is a smaller plant, with much shorter internodes, and pinkish-white retuse to emarginate petals with very small or no scales. It is a very rare plant and its conservation status is assessed as Critically Endangered.

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