Thottea aroangensis, a new species of Aristolochiaceae from central Vietnam

Thottea aroangensis T.A. Le, D. Dien & Tagane (Aristolochiaceae) is described based on the specimen collected from the A Roang commune, A Luoi district, Thua Thien Hue province, central Vietnam. This species is characterized by subshrub habit 70–90 cm tall, inflorescence at base of stem close to ground level, campanulate and obscurely lobed perianth ca. 2.6 cm long, inside of perianth tube with creamy white patches, and 20 stamens in 2 whorls, by which combination it is clearly distinguished from the other species of Thottea in Vietnam and its surrounding countries. Morphological descriptions, photographs, a distribution map, vernacular name, and preliminary conservation status are provided for T. aroangensis.

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Uncinia auceps (Cyperaceae): a new endemic hooked sedge for the Chatham Islands

Phytotaxa ◽

10.11646/phytotaxa.104.1.2 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 104 (1) ◽

pp. 12 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

P.J. De LANGE

Keyword(s):

New Species ◽

New Zealand ◽

Conservation Status ◽

The Other ◽

Distribution Map ◽

A New Species ◽

Forest Habitats

Uncinia auceps is described as a new species from Chatham Islands, New Zealand. The new species is segregated from and compared with U. uncinata, a species endemic to the other New Zealand islands. Uncinia auceps occurs mainly in forest habitats on most of the main islands of the Chatham Island archipelago. In addition, a distribution map and the conservation status of the new species are presented.

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A new species of Mandevilla (Apocynaceae; Apocynoideae) from Mexico

Phytotaxa ◽

10.11646/phytotaxa.319.1.5 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 319 (1) ◽

pp. 93

Author(s):

LEONARDO O. ALVARADO-CÁRDENAS ◽

LUCIO LOZADA-PÉREZ

Keyword(s):

New Species ◽

Central America ◽

Conservation Status ◽

The Other ◽

Similar Species ◽

Distribution Map ◽

A New Species

We describe and illustrate a new species of Mandevilla for the states of Oaxaca and Veracruz, Mexico. Mandevilla sherlockii sp. nov. can be separated from the other similar species of the genus by its subcoriaceous leaf blades and inflorescences with a conspicuously curved rachis between each flower. Including this new species, Mexico is a hotspot for the genus with a 24 species, 11 of which are endemic. We provide a distribution map, suggest a conservation status for the new species, and provide a key for the species of Mandevilla found in Mexico and Central America.

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Paepalanthus echinoides (Eriocaulaceae), a new species from central Brazil with notes on leaf and scape anatomy

Phytotaxa ◽

10.11646/phytotaxa.231.1.8 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 231 (1) ◽

pp. 81 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Marcelo Trovó ◽

Arthur Silva ◽

Alessandra Ike Coan

Keyword(s):

New Species ◽

Morphological Variation ◽

Conservation Status ◽

The Other ◽

Distribution Map ◽

Central Brazil ◽

A New Species

Paepalanthus echinoides, a new species of Paepalanthus sect. Conodiscus, is described and illustrated. This new species is endemic to central Brazil, growing in sandy and humid soils. It is easily distinguished by its dimerous flowers, small leaves arranged in a rosette, the capillaceous and numerous scapes, the small capitula, and the adpressed, dark brown spathes. We present comparisons with P. sphaerocephalus and P. exiguus, the other two species of P. sect. Conodiscus. We also provide a distribution map and photographs, as well as comments on morphological variation, anatomy of leaves and scapes, habitat, phenology, and conservation status.

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Haplophyllum ermenekense (Rutaceae), a new species from Turkey

PhytoKeys ◽

10.3897/phytokeys.111.24241 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 111 ◽

pp. 119-131 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Deniz Ulukuş ◽

Osman Tugay

Keyword(s):

New Species ◽

Conservation Status ◽

Line Drawing ◽

Pollen Grains ◽

The Other ◽

Distribution Map ◽

Closely Related Species ◽

Petal Size ◽

Capsule Size ◽

A New Species

A new species ofHaplophyllum,Haplophyllumermenekense(Rutaceae) is described and illustrated in line drawing. It grows on stony slopes of Ermenek town, Karaman province, in southern Turkey. It is compared with the closely related speciesH.myrtifolium.H.ermenekenseis distinguished from the morphologically similarH myrtifoliumchiefly by sepal shape, petal size, capsule size, presence of capsule hair and appendage form. On the other hand, the seed coat and pollen grains surface ofH.ermenekenseandH.myrtifoliumare demonstrated in SEM photographs. In addition to the detailed description, the illustration, distribution map, conservation status and ecology of the new species are also provided.

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Beaucarnea olsonii (Ruscaceae), a new species of ponytail palm from southwestern Puebla, Mexico

Phytotaxa ◽

10.11646/phytotaxa.286.1.2 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 286 (1) ◽

pp. 13

Author(s):

VANESSA ROJAS-PIÑA ◽

LEONARDO O. ALVARADO-CÁRDENAS

Keyword(s):

New Species ◽

Endemic Species ◽

Conservation Status ◽

Deciduous Forests ◽

Central Mexico ◽

Distribution Map ◽

Southern Central ◽

Tropical Deciduous Forests ◽

A New Species

Beaucarnea olsonii is described and illustrated from tropical deciduous forests of SW Puebla, Mexico. The new species can be distinguished from other Beaucarnea species by its massively swollen base that abruptly tapers into slender branches, by its conspicuously long stigma, and by its pedicel articulation that occurs at 2/3 of the length of the pedicel below the flower. With this new addition, the total number of endemic species of Beaucarnea for Mexico increases to 10, making this country the greatest center of diversification and endemism for the genus. We also provide a distribution map and a conservation status recommendation for the new species, as well as a key to the Beaucarnea species of southern central Mexico.

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Lepidaploa restingae (Asteraceae: Vernonieae), a new species from Northeastern Brazil

Phytotaxa ◽

10.11646/phytotaxa.520.2.6 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 520 (2) ◽

pp. 195-202

Author(s):

GLEISON SOARES ◽

BENOÎT LOEUILLE

Keyword(s):

New Species ◽

Related Species ◽

Leaf Morphology ◽

Conservation Status ◽

Corolla Lobe ◽

Northeastern Brazil ◽

Distribution Map ◽

A New Species

Lepidaploa restingae, a new species from the restinga vegetation in Northeastern Brazil, is described and illustrated. This new species differs from morphologically related species by the branch indument, leaf morphology, number of phyllary series and corolla lobe indument. Taxonomic comments, a distribution map and a preliminary conservation status for the new species are provided.

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Synopsis of Cnidoscolus (Euphorbiaceae) in midwestern Brazil, including taxonomic updates, a new species, and a reestablishment of C. neglectus

Phytotaxa ◽

10.11646/phytotaxa.500.3.3 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 500 (3) ◽

pp. 179-200

Author(s):

CELLINI CASTRO DE OLIVEIRA ◽

ANDRÉ LAURÊNIO DE MELO ◽

MARCOS JOSÉ DA SILVA

Keyword(s):

New Species ◽

Geographic Distribution ◽

Conservation Status ◽

Systematic Position ◽

The Other ◽

Dichotomous Key ◽

Distributional Information ◽

A New Species

A synopsis of the genus Cnidoscolus is presented for the midwestern region of Brazil, which resulted from the analysis of about 1,200 specimens from 62 national and foreign herbaria, including type collections. Observations of populations in field were also made. Nine species are recognized, one of which, C. mcvaughii, is new to science. It is described and illustrated, and comments about its geographic distribution, morphological relationships, systematic position, phenology, and conservation status are provided, as well as images and a map. The other species are contrasted by a dichotomous key. Also, distributional information, maps, conservation evaluations, images and morphologically diagnoses are included. Eight synonymizations, one lectotypification, a neotypifcation, and the re-establishment of C. neglectus are proposed.

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

Phytotaxa ◽

10.11646/phytotaxa.511.3.6 ◽

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.

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A new species of Calea (Neurolaeneae, Asteraceae) from the Atlantic Forest, Minas Gerais, southeastern Brazil

Phytotaxa ◽

10.11646/phytotaxa.494.1.9 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 494 (1) ◽

pp. 129-136

Author(s):

GENILSON ALVES DOS REIS E SILVA ◽

JIMI NAOKI NAKAJIMA

Keyword(s):

New Species ◽

Atlantic Forest ◽

Conservation Status ◽

Minas Gerais ◽

The State ◽

Identification Key ◽

Southeastern Brazil ◽

Distribution Map ◽

A New Species

A new species, Calea arachnoidea, which belongs to Calea sect. Meyeria, is hereby described and illustrated. This species occurs in the Serra Negra region, located in the southern portion of the “Zona da Mata” in the state of Minas Gerais, southeastern Brazil. Calea arachnoidea resembles C. quadrifolia, C. heteropappa and C. semirii, and its relationships with these species are discussed and an identification key for the species of C. sect. Meyeria in the state of Minas Gerais is provided. Additionally, photographs, a distribution map, comments about habitat and conservation status are provided.

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Erythroxylum pyan (Erythroxylaceae), a new species from the Brazilian semiarid region

Phytotaxa ◽

10.11646/phytotaxa.383.2.9 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 383 (2) ◽

pp. 225

Author(s):

JAMES LUCAS DA COSTA-LIMA ◽

EARL CELESTINO DE OLIVEIRA CHAGAS

Keyword(s):

New Species ◽

Conservation Status ◽

Rio Grande ◽

Semiarid Region ◽

Distribution Map ◽

Extensive Analysis ◽

Brazilian Semiarid ◽

A New Species

Based on fieldwork and an extensive analysis of herbarium and type collections, a new species which grows in sedimentary soil in the Brazilian semiarid region, Erythroxylum pyan (Erythroxylaceae), is described here. The new species occurs in areas of hyperxerophilic caatinga in the states of Piauí, Ceará, Rio Grande do Norte, Paraíba, Pernambuco, and Bahia. Erythroxylym pyan resemble E. nummularium, but can be distinguished by having slender branches, foliar stipules non-striated longitudinally, 2-setulose at apex, leaf blades membranous to slightly chartaceous, emarginate to retuse at apex, inflorescences with 1 flower per node, long, slender and erect pedicels, and calyx lobes cuspidate at apex. Additionally, a distribution map and data about its phenology, conservation status, and uses are provide.

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