Three New Species of Justicia (Acanthaceae) from the Brazilian Amazon

2021 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 433-445
Author(s):  
Fabio Araújo da Silva ◽  
André dos Santos Bragança Gil ◽  
Camila Fernandes Barra ◽  
Cíntia Kameyama
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Geographic Distribution ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Brazilian Amazon ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
The State ◽  
Line Drawings ◽  
Taxonomic Treatment ◽  
Three New Species

Abstract— Three new species of Justicia (Acanthaceae), J. montealegrensis, J. multiglandulosa, and J. paraensis from the Brazilian Amazon, discovered during the preparation of a taxonomic treatment of genus for the state of Pará, are herein described and illustrated. Their geographic distribution, habitat, preliminary conservation status, taxonomic comments, line drawings, photo plates, and comparison of diagnostic morphological characters with those of similar taxa are also provided.

A New Species of Phyllocladiferous Phyllanthus (Phyllanthaceae) from the Atlantic Rain Forest

2021 ◽  
Vol 46 (4) ◽  
pp. 1011-1015
Author(s):  
Priscila Orlandini ◽  
Inês Cordeiro ◽  
Jone Clebson Ribeiro Mendes ◽  
Antônio Campos-Rocha ◽  
Vinicius Castro Souza
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Geographic Distribution ◽  
Rain Forest ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
The State ◽  
Atlantic Rain Forest ◽  
Taxonomic Affinity ◽  
A New Species

Abstract— A new species of Phyllanthus with phylloclades endemic to the State of Bahia is described here. Phyllanthus dracaenoides can be recognized for its peculiar habit that resembles a species of Dracaena, a very unusual height of up to 7 m, the plagiotropic phylloclades spirally arranged, and its vermiform cincinni. Notes on its habitat, taxonomic affinity, conservation status, geographic distribution, illustrations, and photographs are provided.

Three new species of Peltaea (Malvaceae, Malvoideae) from the cerrado of Brazil

Phytotaxa ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 255 (1) ◽  
pp. 75 ◽  
Author(s):  
ALUISIO J. FERNANDES-JÚNIOR ◽  
GERLENI L. ESTEVES
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Minas Gerais ◽  
The State ◽  
Taxonomic Relationships ◽  
Distrito Federal ◽  
Three New Species

Three new species of Peltaea are described from the cerrado of Brazil: P. brasiliana from Distrito Federal, P. rupestris from the state of Minas Gerais and P. stellata from the state of Tocantins. Illustrations, comments on morphology, taxonomic relationships, and phenology are provided, as well as assessments of conservation status of the new species.

Three new species of Senegalia (Leguminosae-Mimosoideae) from the Atlantic Forest domain, Brazil

Phytotaxa ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 408 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-40
Author(s):  
VANESSA TERRA ◽  
FLÁVIA CRISTINA PINTO GARCIA
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Atlantic Forest ◽  
Geographic Distribution ◽  
Rio De Janeiro ◽  
The State ◽  
Identification Key ◽  
Brazilian Species ◽  
Three New Species ◽  
Janeiro State

We describe, illustrate and compare three new Brazilian species of Senegalia from the Atlantic Forest domain: Senegalia atlantica, from Rio de Janeiro State; Senegalia rafinesqueana, from the state of Paraná; and Senegalia cupuliformis, from Bahia State. These species are morphologically most similar to S. tenuifolia and S. multipinnata, S. velutina, and S. kuhlmannii, respectively. Additionally, we provide an identification key to all Senegalia species that are morphologically similar to S. atlantica, S. rafinesqueana and S. cupuliformis and occur in the Atlantic Forest domain; we also provide comments on the geographic distribution and the flowering and fruiting period of S. atlantica, S. rafinesqueana and S. cupuliformis.

A new species of Zanthoxylum (Rutaceae) with a key to the species from Northeastern Brazil

Phytotaxa ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 314 (2) ◽  
pp. 259 ◽  
Author(s):  
MILTON GROPPO ◽  
JOSÉ RUBENS PIRANI
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Geographical Distribution ◽  
Geographic Distribution ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
The State ◽  
Northeastern Brazil ◽  
Northeastern Region ◽  
A New Species ◽  
Generic Relationships ◽  
Brazilian Atlantic Rainforest

Zanthoxylum unifoliolatum Groppo & Pirani (Rutaceae), a new species from northeastern Brazil is here described and illustrated. To date, this species is known from a small number of collections from the state of Sergipe and considered endangered, given its restricted geographical distribution and the rapid deforestation of the Brazilian Atlantic Rainforest. Z. unifoliolatum can be readily distinguished from other Brazilian Zanthoxylum by its unifoliolate leaves, rather than pinnate leaves present in other Brazilian species of the genus A detailed description and illustrations of this new species are provided, as well as comments on the geographic distribution, phenology, generic relationships and conservation status. Additionally, a key to the species of Zanthoxylum from Northeastern Region of Brazil is provided.

scholarly journals Description of three new species of frog–biting midges (Diptera: Corethrellidae) from the Central Brazilian Amazon

2021 ◽  
Vol 778 ◽  
pp. 148-166
Author(s):  
Jessica Feijó Almeida ◽  
Amanda Maria Picelli ◽  
Adriane Costa Ramires ◽  
Heliana Christy Matos Belchior ◽  
Eric Fabrício Marialva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Amazon Basin ◽  
Anterior Margin ◽  
Brazilian Amazon ◽  
Neotropical Region ◽  
The State ◽  
Coronal Suture ◽  
Female Adult ◽  
Biting Midges ◽  
Three New Species

Three species of Corethrella Coquillett, 1902 from the state of Amazonas, Brazil are described as new to science based on female adult specimens. Corethrella cabocla Feijó, Belchior, Marialva & Pessoa sp. nov. possesses four large setae on the frons between the ventromedial area of ommatidia, a wide clypeus with 1–4 setae, a wing with the apex of R2 basal to the apex of M2 and with a midlength band, and with the abdomen entirely dark brown. Corethrella ielemdei Feijó, Ramires, Lima & Pessoa sp. nov. possesses an elongated coronal suture, four large setae on the frons between the ventromedial area of ommatidia, a clypeus squarish with 42–43 setae, a wing with the apex of R2 basal to the apex of M1 and with a midlength band and dark scales on the basal and subbasal areas of the anterior margin, legs with dark scales, and with the abdomen entirely dark brown. Corethrella menini Feijó, Picelli, Ríos-Velásquez & Pessoa sp. nov. possesses wings with the apex of R2 basal to the apex of M2 and a midlength band, with darker basal scales along all veins, basal band dark scales on C, Sc, R, M, and Cu and the abdomen entirely dark brown. With the addition of the new species, the numbers of frog-biting midges described in the Amazon basin, Brazil and in Neotropical region are now 31, 49 and 80 species, respectively.

scholarly journals Dalechampia L. (Euphorbiaceae) in the Brazilian Amazon

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jone Clebson Ribeiro Mendes ◽  
Alessandro Silva do Rosário ◽  
Narcísio C. Bigio ◽  
Rafaela Alves Pereira-Silva ◽  
Ricardo de S. Secco
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Geographic Distribution ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Brazilian Amazon ◽  
Phenological Data ◽  
Distribution Maps ◽  
Taxonomic Treatment ◽  
Risk Of Extinction ◽  
New Occurrences ◽  
Near Threatened

Abstract: A taxonomic treatment of Dalechampia species found in the Brazilian Amazon is presented. The study was based on an analysis of herbarium material (including historical and type collections), specimens collected in the field, and literature. Twenty-three species, distributed in five sections, are recognized. Dalechampia hastata is endemic to the Brazilian Amazon. Among the species surveyed, thirteen species are considered to be Least Concern (LC), and not currently at risk of extinction. Six species (D. attenuistylus, D. brownsbergensis, D. fragrans, D. hastata, D. megacarpa and D. olympiana) are Endangered (EN), three species (D. gentryi, D. heterobractea and D. tenuiramea) are Near Threatened (NT), and D. liesneri is listed with Deficient Data (DD). If we consider the occurrence only in Brazil of three species , the taxa can be designated as Vulnerable (VU). Dalechampia micrantha and D. parvibracteata are lectotypified. The lectotype of D. cissifolia, D. juruana, and D. pernambucensis is clarified. New occurrences are reported for some countries. An identification key, descriptions, taxonomic comments, illustrations, the conservation status, phenological data, and geographic distribution maps are provided.

Reinterpretation of Vegetative and Reproductive Characters Validates Three New Species in the Endangered Herbaceous Bamboo Genus Eremitis (Poaceae, Bambusoideae, Olyreae) from the Atlantic Forest, Brazil

2021 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 321-332
Author(s):  
Fabrício Moreira Ferreira ◽  
Cassiano A. Dorneles Welker ◽  
Lynn G. Clark ◽  
Reyjane P. Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Atlantic Forest ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Espírito Santo ◽  
Line Drawings ◽  
Herbaceous Bamboos ◽  
Informal Assessment ◽  
Southern Bahia ◽  
Three New Species ◽  
Espirito Santo

Abstract— Reinterpreting the morphology of two taxa proposed by Victoria C. Hollowell in the 1980s and not formally published, we describe here three new species of Eremitis, a Neotropical genus of herbaceous bamboos (Poaceae, Bambusoideae, Olyreae), which is endemic to the Brazilian Atlantic Forest. Two of them, Eremitis grandiflora and E. paucifolia, are endemic to Espírito Santo state. Eremitis victoriae occurs in southern Espírito Santo and has also been documented for southern Bahia. Eremitis grandiflora is similar to the smallest species of the genus, but can be differentiated by its decumbent culms with scale-like leaf blades and its longer gynecandrous whorls. Eremitis paucifolia is characterized by its leafy culms with a reduced number of leaves [5‐6(‐7)] compared to other species of the genus. Eremitis victoriae is distinguished from the congeneric species mainly by its abaxially glaucous leaf blades. Here, we provide an identification key to all described species of Eremitis that occur in Espírito Santo, as well as a map with their geographical distribution. All three new species are illustrated with both line drawings and photographic images, and an informal assessment of their conservation status is presented.

Two new species of Inga (Fabaceae-mimosoid clade) from the Atlantic Forest, Brazil

Phytotaxa ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 521 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-104
Author(s):  
FLÁVIA C. P. GARCIA ◽  
ALINE P. CHAGAS ◽  
VALQUÍRIA F. DUTRA
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Atlantic Forest ◽  
Geographic Distribution ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Coastal Areas ◽  
The State ◽  
Critically Endangered ◽  
Identification Keys ◽  
Two New Species ◽  
Espirito Santo

Inga (Fabaceae, mimosoid clade) is an important genus in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil where there are 44 species, 60% of which are endemic. In this work, we describe two new species of Inga (I. teresensis and I. tripa) from the Atlantic Forest and provide identification keys to the species of sections Vulpinae and Leptinga in the biome. Illustrations and comments about the geographic distribution, conservation status, phenology, etymology, and taxonomy of the new species are also included. Inga teresensis is only known from the state of Espírito Santo and is categorized as Critically Endangered (CR). Inga tripa occurs in coastal areas of the states of Bahia, Paraíba, Pernambuco, and Sergipe and is categorized as Learn Concern (LC).

The genus Miconia (Melastomataceae) in Espírito Santo, Brazil

Phytotaxa ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 271 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
LUCAS F. BACCI ◽  
MAYARA K. CADDAH ◽  
RENATO GOLDENBERG
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Geographic Distribution ◽  
New Records ◽  
The State ◽  
Identification Key ◽  
Atlantic Rainforest ◽  
Espírito Santo ◽  
Taxonomic Treatment ◽  
Espirito Santo ◽  
A New Species

Miconia is the largest genus of Melastomataceae in Brazil with more than 280 species, of which 120 are found in the Atlantic Rainforest. We present here a taxonomic treatment for the species of Miconia that occur in Espírito Santo, with morphological descriptions, geographic distribution, comments, photos and an identification key. We found 55 species, from which six were recently described (five endemic, M. capixaba, M. kollmannii, M. michelangeliana, M. ruschiana and M. valentinensis, and one with wider distribution, M. atlantica) and six are new records for the state (Miconia molesta, M. petroniana, M. staminea, M. stenostachya, M. valtheri and M. willdenowii). One species is presented here as a new species that will be described soon by other authors.

scholarly journals Morphological and molecular analyses reveal three new endemic species of the freshwater crab genus Buea Cumberlidge, Mvogo Ndongo, Clark & Daniels, 2019 (Crustacea: Brachyura: Potamonautidae) from a rainforest biodiversity hotspot in Cameroon, Central Africa

2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 288-300
Author(s):  
Pierre A Mvogo Ndongo ◽  
Thomas von Rintelen ◽  
Minette Tomedi-Tabi Eyango ◽  
Neil Cumberlidge
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
National Parks ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Central Africa ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
12S Rrna ◽  
Freshwater Crab ◽  
Distinct Lineage ◽  
Southwest Region ◽  
Three New Species

Abstract Three new species of the Cameroonian endemic freshwater crab genus Buea  Cumberlidge, Mvogo Ndongo, Clark & Daniels, 2019 are described. The new species were collected from protected areas in the Southwest region of Cameroon, the Korup and Bakossi National Parks and the Mt. Nlonako Ecological Reserve. These species are distinguished from each other and from the type species of the genus, Buea asylos (Cumberlidge, 1993), by a combination of morphological characters (carapace, thoracic sternum, chelipeds, and male first gonopod) and by partial sequences of three mitochondrial DNA genes (COI, 12S rRNA, and 16S rRNA). A phylogenetic analysis that included representatives of all other freshwater crab genera found in Cameroon recovered each of the new species as a well-supported distinct lineage. An identification key is also provided for the four species of Buea and the conservation status of the new species is discussed.

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