Lectotypification of two names belonging to Olyra (Olyreae, Bambusoideae, Poaceae)

IASMIN LAIANE DE CASTRO OLIVEIRA; MARCOS DA COSTA DÓREA; LYNN G. CLARK; REYJANE PATRICIA DE OLIVEIRA

doi:10.11646/phytotaxa.510.3.10

Lectotypification of two names belonging to Olyra (Olyreae, Bambusoideae, Poaceae)

Phytotaxa ◽

10.11646/phytotaxa.510.3.10 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 510 (3) ◽

Author(s):

IASMIN LAIANE DE CASTRO OLIVEIRA ◽

MARCOS DA COSTA DÓREA ◽

LYNN G. CLARK ◽

REYJANE PATRICIA DE OLIVEIRA

Keyword(s):

Sri Lanka ◽

Phylogenetic Studies ◽

Herbaceous Bamboos

Olyra Linnaeus (1759: 238) is the best known genus of the herbaceous bamboos, belonging to the tribe Olyreae Kunth ex Spenner (1825: 172), which is composed of the subtribes Buergersiochloinae L.G.Clark & Judz. in Judziewicz & Clark (2007: 311), Parianinae Hackel (1887: 88) and Olyrinae Krombach (1875: 496) (Oliveira et al. 2014, Clark & Oliveira 2018, Ferreira et al. 2019, Oliveira et al. 2020a, Oliveira et al. 2020b). Olyra is the largest genus within the subtribe Olyrinae, including 25 species in its current delimitation, but this estimate will soon be revised since phylogenetic studies evidenced its non-monophyletic nature (Oliveira et al. 2014, Clark & Oliveira 2018, Oliveira et al. 2020a, Oliveira et al. 2020b). All species occur throughout the Neotropics, except O. latifolia Linnaeus (1759: 1261), which is also found in Africa/Madagascar and Sri Lanka (Judziewicz & Clark 2007, Ruiz-Sanchez et al. 2019).

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The phylogenetic position of the enigmatic Assam day gecko Cnemaspis cf. assamensis (Squamata: Gekkonidae) demonstrates a novel biogeographic connection between Northeast India and south India-Sri Lanka

Amphibia-Reptilia ◽

10.1163/15685381-bja10062 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-13

Author(s):

Ishan Agarwal ◽

Rachunliu G. Kamei ◽

Stephen Mahony

Keyword(s):

Sri Lanka ◽

Southeast Asia ◽

South Asian ◽

South India ◽

Northeast India ◽

Phylogenetic Position ◽

Phylogenetic Studies ◽

Molecular Phylogenetic ◽

Nd2 Gene ◽

Isolated Species

Abstract Northeast Indian biodiversity has long been considered to have a stronger affinity to Southeast Asian rather than Peninsular Indian fauna, however, few molecular phylogenetic studies have explored this hypothesis. In Asia, the polyphyletic gekkonid genus Cnemaspis sensu lato is comprised of two distantly related groups; one primarily from South Asia with some members in Southeast Asia, and the other exclusively from Southeast Asia. Cnemaspis assamensis is a systematically obscure and geographically isolated species (>1400 km from its nearest congeners) from the Brahmaputra River Valley in Northeast India. We provide the first molecular phylogenetic assessment of this species based on a partial ND2 gene fragment. Cnemaspis assamensis is determined to be a deeply divergent (Oligocene) member of the South Asian radiation and is sister to the podihuna clade which is endemic to Sri Lanka. The biogeographic implications of this find are discussed and this is suspected to represent a rare example of true disjunction between the wet zones of Northeast India and southern India/Sri Lanka. These results further emphasise the importance of Northeast India as a refuge for unique ancient faunal lineages.

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Distribution records and extended range of the Sri Lanka Frogmouth Batrachostomus moniliger (Aves: Caprimulgiformes: Podargidae) in the Western Ghats: a review from 1862 to 2015

Journal of Threatened Taxa ◽

10.11609/jott.2775.8.11.9289-9305 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 8 (11) ◽

pp. 9289

Author(s):

Anil Mahabal ◽

Sanjay Thakur ◽

Rajgopal Patil

Keyword(s):

Sri Lanka ◽

Western Ghats ◽

Distribution Range ◽

Secondary Forests ◽

Data Set ◽

Phylogenetic Studies ◽

Western Ghats Of India ◽

Molecular Phylogenetic ◽

Different Populations ◽

The Western Ghats

The Sri Lanka Frogmouth (or Ceylon Frogmouth) Batrachostomus moniliger is an endemic resident bird confined to the evergreen and secondary forests of Sri Lanka and the Western Ghats of India. The earlier distribution range of the Frogmouth was from the Uttara Kannada District of Karnataka to the southern tip of India and most of Sri Lanka. Recently, the range has been extended further north to Goa and up to Mumbai in Maharashtra. A number of observations summarized into 202 distributional records (published reports and records uploaded to eBird basic data set, Oriental Bird Images, and GBIF.org from the years 1862 to 2015) of the Frogmouth have been tabulated with its maps, and reviewed for their state-wise distribution records. The need of undertaking surveys to fill up the gaps in their distribution range as well as any further northward extension till the culmination of the Western Ghats has been discussed. It is urged that taxonomical and molecular phylogenetic studies are required to be carried out in different populations of Frogmouths across the entire range.

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Abstract #604: Detection of Cardiovascular Risk Factors by Anthropometric Measures in Adults Living in an Urban Setting in Sri Lanka

Endocrine Practice ◽

10.1016/s1530-891x(20)42668-0 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 21 ◽

pp. 114-115

Author(s):

Kavinga Gunawardane ◽

Noel Somasundaram ◽

Neil Thalagala ◽

Pubudu Chulasiri ◽

Sudath Fernando

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Cardiovascular Risk ◽

Sri Lanka ◽

Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽

Urban Setting ◽

Anthropometric Measures

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Prevalence of Suicidal Ideation in Sri Lanka

Crisis ◽

10.1027/0227-5910/a000010 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 31 (1) ◽

pp. 30-35 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Sudath Samaraweera ◽

Athula Sumathipala ◽

Sisira Siribaddana ◽

S. Sivayogan ◽

Dinesh Bhugra

Keyword(s):

Suicidal Ideation ◽

Sri Lanka ◽

General Population ◽

Suicide Attempts ◽

National Average ◽

The West ◽

Suicide Methods ◽

Suicide Rates ◽

Completed Suicide ◽

The World

Background: Suicidal ideation can often lead to suicide attempts and completed suicide. Studies have shown that Sri Lanka has one of the highest rates of suicide in the world but so far no studies have looked at prevalence of suicidal ideation in a general population in Sri Lanka. Aims: We wanted to determine the prevalence of suicidal ideation by randomly selecting six Divisional Secretariats (Dss) out of 17 in one district. This district is known to have higher than national average rates of suicide. Methods: 808 participants were interviewed using Sinhala versions of GHQ-30 and Beck’s Scale for Suicidal Ideation. Of these, 387 (48%) were males, and 421 (52%) were female. Results: On Beck’s Scale for Suicidal Ideation, 29 individuals (4%) had active suicidal ideation and 23 (3%) had passive suicidal ideation. The active suicidal ideators were young, physically ill and had higher levels of helplessness and hopelessness. Conclusions: The prevalence of suicidal ideation in Sri Lanka is lower than reported from the West and yet suicide rates are higher. Further work must explore cultural and religious factors.

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Suicide on the Indian Subcontinent

Crisis ◽

10.1027//0227-5910.23.3.104 ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 23 (3) ◽

pp. 104-107 ◽

Cited By ~ 36

Author(s):

Murad M. Khan

Keyword(s):

Sri Lanka ◽

Mental Health Professionals ◽

Indian Subcontinent ◽

Interpersonal Relationship ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Elderly Subjects ◽

Important Public Health Problem ◽

Policy Makers ◽

Formidable Challenge ◽

Causative Factors

Summary: The Indian subcontinent comprises eight countries (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bhutan, and the Maldives) and a collective population of more than 1.3 billion people. 10% of the world's suicides (more than 100,000 people) take place in just three of these countries, viz. India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan. There is very little information on suicides from the other four countries. Some differences from suicides in Western countries include the high use of organophosphate insecticides, larger numbers of married women, fewer elderly subjects, and interpersonal relationship problems and life events as important causative factors. There is need for more and better information regarding suicide in the countries of the Indian subcontinent. In particular, studies must address culture-specific risk factors associated with suicide in these countries. The prevention of this important public health problem in an area of the world with myriad socio-economic problems, meager resources, and stigmatization of mental illness poses a formidable challenge to mental health professionals, policy makers, and governments of these countries.

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