Taxonomic Revision of Xylophragma (Bignonieae, Bignoniaceae)

2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
pp. 620-637
Author(s):  
Miriam Kaehler ◽  
Lúcia G. Lohmann

Abstract—Xylophragma (Tribe Bignonieae, Bignoniaceae) includes seven species of lianas or scandent shrubs. The genus is characterized by leaves 1‐5-foliolate with a simple tendril replacing the terminal leaflet, branched trichomes, calyx usually cuspidate, pink flowers, and ovary usually lepidote. The genus is distributed through dry forests from Mexico to Paraguay and Southern Brazil. We provide the first comprehensive taxonomic treatment for Xylophragma, including a detailed description of the genus, a key for all species, complete list of synonyms, descriptions and illustrations for all species, as well as information on the geographic distribution, habitat, phenology, conservation status, and taxonomic comments for all taxa. Overall, we analyzed more than 700 sheets deposited in 13 herbaria, including types for all accepted names and synonyms. We designate lectotypes for Arrabidaea clausseni, Arrabidaea elliptica, Arrabidaea macrophylla, Rojasiophyton tuberculatum, Saldanhaea myriantha var. pubescens, and a second step lectotype for Distictis rovirosana. Four new synonyms are proposed: A. claussenii as a synonym of X. corchoroides; S. pratensis and R. tuberculatum as synonyms of X. myrianthum; and X. unifoliolatum as a synonym of X. seemannianum.

Phytotaxa ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 529 (1) ◽  
pp. 125-159
Author(s):  
ANELISE NUERNBERG-SILVA ◽  
PEDRO FIASCHI

Phylogenetic studies indicate that several infrageneric taxa in Oxalis require taxonomic updates to attain monophyly. In this contribution, we update the morphological delimitation of the South American Oxalis sect. Ripariae and provide a taxonomic revision of the currently accepted species. The sectional delimitation was carried out by comparing micro- and macromorphological features of Oxalis sect. Ripariae, O. sect. Corniculatae, and O. sect. Myriophyllum. These sections share yellow flowers and aerial stems. Glandular hairs and larger seeds with the surface longitudinally crested and with projections are exclusive to Oxalis sect. Ripariae. We accept 11 species in the section, including three previously placed in Oxalis sect. Corniculatae (i.e., O. eriocarpa, O. niederleinii, and O. refracta), but excluding O. serpens and O. subvillosa, which are moved to O. sect. Corniculatae. We also describe a new species (Oxalis lourteiginana), propose a new name and status for O. bifrons subsp. littoralis (now O. pampeana), the synonymization of O. irreperta with O. riparia, six second-step lectotypifications, and one epitypification. For each accepted species we provide a morphological description, illustrations, ecological and taxonomic information, conservation status following IUCN, and a geographic distribution map. Most species occur in southern Brazil, but the section is widespread also in Argentina, Uruguay, and eastern Paraguay. Six species are categorized as threatened and further three as near threatened. Besides, we provide an identification key for the taxa of the section.


PhytoKeys ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 177 ◽  
pp. 77-116
Author(s):  
Eric Y. Kataoka ◽  
Lúcia G. Lohmann

Martinella Baill. is a genus of Neotropical lianas in tribe Bignonieae (Bignoniaceae). The genus is monophyletic and well supported by morphological and molecular characters. Members of Martinella are characterized by a continuous interpetiolar ridge surrounding the stem, bilobed or 4–5-parted calyces, and minute triangular prophylls of the axillary buds. Generic circumscription remained unchanged since the description of the genus, although unclear species limits remained. Based on extensive fieldwork, herbarium work, and a molecular phylogenetic hypothesis for the genus, we here recognize five species of Martinella. Of these, three were recognized in earlier treatments for the genus, while two represent new species described here, Martinella lanuginosa Kataoka & L.G.Lohmann, sp. nov. and Martinella tomentosa Kataoka & L.G.Lohmann, sp. nov.Martinella iquitoensis A.Samp. is treated as a synonym of M. insculpta Sprague & Sandwith. In addition, one second-step lectotype is designated for Bignonia martini DC., and neotypes are designated for Doxantha longisiliqua Miers and Martinella gollmeri K.Schum. This work provides a full taxonomic treatment for Martinella, including a complete list of synonyms, morphological descriptions, illustrations, photographs, distribution maps, conservation status, and comments for all five species recognized.


Phytotaxa ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 505 (2) ◽  
pp. 121-138
Author(s):  
THAINARA POLICARPO MENDES ◽  
MARCELO FRAGOMENI SIMON ◽  
ANA PAULA FORTUNA PEREZ ◽  
Marcos José da Silva

Taxonomic studies of Mimosa subser. Polycephalae revealed a new species and indicated the need for taxonomic and nomenclatural adjustments in the group. Mimosa pseudoracemosa is described and illustrated as a new species from Goiás State in central-western Brazil. We discuss its geographic distribution, environmental preferences, phenology and conservation status and compare it with the morphologically similar M. pseudoradula and M. flavocaesia. A new status for M. pseudoradula var. detonsa and a new name are proposed (= M. detonsa), including M. pseudoradula var. anapolitana and M. pseudoradula var. crystallites as its synonyms, as well an updated circumscription for M. pseudoradula without the admission of varieties. We also present descriptions, images, maps, comments on their distributions and morphological relationships, flowering and fruiting periods, and conservation statuses. In addition to the morphological and geographic discontinuities of the aforementioned taxa, their trichome micromorphology supported the establishment of the new species, as well as the taxonomic decisions involving M. pseudoradula.


Phytotaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 462 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-87
Author(s):  
ALESSANDRO OLIVEIRA DE SOUZA ◽  
MARCOS JOSÉ DA SILVA

Anupdated circumscription and a taxonomic treatment of Chamaecrista sect. Absus subsect. Absus ser. Rigidulae is presented based on the results of previous phylogeny study where the series has emerged as monophyletic with exclusion of two species (C. brachyblepharis and C.ciliolata) and inclusion of two others species (C. botryoides and Ch. sincorana) in its circumscription. This revision resulted from consulting the specialized literature, analyzing of about 1400 collections from national and foreign herbaria. In this new circumscription, the series becomes the largest series of the genus with 32 species endemics to Brazil and distributed mainly in the Brazilian Central Plateau. Two new records in Brazilian states were reported, one to Bahia (Ch. feliciana) and two to Minas Gerais (Ch. benthamiana, Ch. rupestrium); an identification key of the species, morphologic descriptions, notes on taxonomy and geographic distribution of the taxa, conservation status, as well as illustrations and images of diagnostic characters are presented. In addition, the species typification remains updated with all categories indicated first with their respective barcodes.


Phytotaxa ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 301 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
LUIZ HENRIQUE M. FONSECA ◽  
SIMONE MIRANDA CABRAL ◽  
MARIA DE FATIMA AGRA ◽  
LÚCIA G. LOHMANN

Dolichandra Cham. emend. L.G.Lohmann is a genus of Neotropical lianas in tribe Bignonieae (Bignoniaceae) that comprises nine species. It is centered in Paraguay, southern Brazil and northeastern Argentina, where six species occur and three are endemic. Species of Dolichandra are generally climbers of dry and wet lowland forests, also growing in swamps and gallery forest formations. The genus is characterized by four main synapomorphies: (i) stems with multiple dissected phloem wedges in cross-section, (ii) trifid and uncate tendrils, (iii) psilate and 3-colpate pollen, and (iv) capsules with four lines of dehiscense. Other features of the genus are the large and membranaceous calyces, dimorphic growth with the juvenile form attaching by its uncinate tendrils, lanceolate prophylls of the axillary buds, congested-cymose inflorescences, and a lobed nectary disk. In this taxonomic revision, we present detailed descriptions for all species recognized, taxonomic and nomenclatural comments, distribution maps and information on the habitat and distribution of each species, as well as information on their conservation status (i.e., IUCN categories), and illustrations of diagnostic characters. Thirty-five names are treated as synonyms, six of which are newly proposed. More specifically, Tecoma maximiliani Mart. ex DC. is synonymized under Dolichandra unguiculata (Vell.) L.G. Lohmann, Bignonia pseudounguis Desf., Bignonia unguis-cati var. radicans DC., and Macfadyena hassleri Sprague are synonymized under Dolichandra uncata (Andrews) L.G. Lohmann, while Bignonia tweediana Lindley and Dolichandra kohautiana Presl are synonymized under Dolichandra ungui-cati (L.) L.G. Lohmann. Lectotypes are proposed for 13 species names, namely Bignonia californica Brandegee, Bignonia gracilis G. Lodd., Bignonia inflata Griseb. Bignonia tweediana Lindley, Bignonia unguis-cati var. guatemalensis K. Schum. & Loes., Bignonia unguis-cati var. serrata Bureau & K. schum., Dolichandra cynanchoides Cham., Dolichandra fenzliana Miq. Macfadyena hassleri Sprague, Parabignonia steyermarkii Sandwith, Paradolichandra chodatii var. brachycalyx , Spathodea mollis and Tecoma maximiliani Mart. ex DC.


Phytotaxa ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 216 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Cláudia Melo Pacheco de Medeiros ◽  
Lúcia Garcez Lohmann

Tynanthus is a genus of Neotropical lianas that are distributed from southern Mexico to southern Brazil. Extensive herbarium work, field studies and new molecular phylogenetic data were used as the basis to recognize 14 species in the genus. Here, we provide a detailed treatment of the group, including an identification key to all species recognized, as well as morphological descriptions, a complete list of synonymy, nomenclatural information, taxonomic notes, phenological data, information on habitat and distribution, and illustrations. Two species are circumscribed differently from earlier classifications, in particular Tynanthus elegans is synonymized with Tynanthus cognatus, while Tynanthus villosus is synonymized with Tynanthus polyanthus. In addition, Tynanthus goudotianus is treated as a doubtful name, and two recently described species are recognized, Tynanthus densiflorus and Tynanthus espiritosantensis. One species name is neotypified, Tynanthus caryophylleus, and nine species names are lectotypified, namely Cuspidaria ovalis, Tynanthus cognatus, Tynanthus elegans, Tynanthus guatemalensis, Tynanthus lindmanii, Tynanthus myrianthus, Tynanthus panurensis, Schizopsis chimonantha, and Schizopsis regnelliana. A complete list of doubtful and excluded names is presented.


Phytotaxa ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 185 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffery M. Saarela ◽  
PAUL M. PETERSON ◽  
JESUS VALDÉS-REYNA

A taxonomic treatment of Bromus in México and Central America is presented. Twenty-two species and one variety are recognized in the region. Twelve of these species are native, and ten are adventive and introduced. Bromus section Mexibromus is newly described, representing a distinct lineage in molecular studies of the genus. It includes two species endemic to México (B. attenuatus, B. densus) and one endemic to México and Guatemala (B. dolichocarpus), distinguished from species in other Bromus sections by their 3(–5)-nerved lemmas. Bromus pinetorum is a poorly understood species of Bromus sect. Bromopsis endemic to Coahuila. Taxa that have been variously treated in the past are discussed in detail. Bromus mucroglumis and B. thysanoglottis are treated as synonyms of B. richardsonii, and B. meyeri is treated as a synonym of B. anomalus. Two varieties are recognized in B. carinatus, B. carinatus var. carinatus and B. carinatus var. marginatus. Lectotypes are designated for the names B. carinatus var. californicus, B. hookeri var. schlechtendalii, B. trinii, B. trinii var. pallidiflorus and B. trinii var. stricta. A second-step neotype is designated for B. rigidus. Keys for determining the species in English and Spanish, descriptions, synonymies, illustrations, distribution maps, comments and lists of all specimens examined are provided for each species.


Phytotaxa ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 521 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-56
Author(s):  
THIAGO COBRA E MONTEIRO ◽  
JOÃO RICARDO VIEIRA IGANCI ◽  
DIANA PACHECO SEIXAS ◽  
TATIANE MARIA RODRIGUES ◽  
ANA PAULA FORTUNA-PEREZ

A revisional taxonomic study of Adesmia subg. Adesmia ser. Bicolores has unveiled a new species from southern Brazil. Adesmia miottoae is described and illustrated here. Its geographic distribution, phenology, conservation status and morphological similarities with its closest relatives, Adesmia punctata and A. incana, are presented. The species is distinguished by glandular trichomes covering all the aerial parts of the plant, except the corolla. These trichomes are shorter than those of Adesmia punctata. Additionally, a detailed anatomical description of the leaflet blade is provided.


Phytotaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 474 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-118
Author(s):  
MARIANA DE OLIVEIRA BÜNGER ◽  
FIORELLA FERNANDA MAZINE ◽  
JOÃO RENATO STEHMANN

Eugenia section Phyllocalyx, a mainly Brazilian Atlantic Forest group of 16 species, is revised based on a study of over 2000 plant collections. The relationships of Eugenia sect. Phyllocalyx to other sections in Eugenia are discussed. All species are described and comments about geographic distribution and morphology are provided. An identification key and notes about its conservation status are also presented. Lectotypes are chosen for six species and second-step lectotypification is proposed for two species.


Phytotaxa ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 336 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
MARÍA DE LAS MERCEDES SOSA ◽  
PABLO MORONI ◽  
NATALY O’LEARY

In the present work a revision of Bacopa for Argentina is presented. In this country the genus is integrated by twelve native taxa: eleven species and one variety. Full descriptions, along with distribution information, nomenclatural and taxonomical remarks and illustrations are provided. Two new synonyms are proposed, lectotypes are designated for the species and variety names: Bacopa congesta (second-step lectotype), B. congesta var. hirsuta, B. dubia, B. hassleriana, B. pedersenii, B. ranaria var. guaranitica, B. simulans, Bramia indica, Gratiola repens, Herpestis salzmannii, Herpestis tweedii (second-step lectotype), and a neotype is designated for Monniera rotundifolia.


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