scholarly journals Endemic plants in the flora of Shutman (Sharri Mountain), Kosovo – an analysis of phytogeographical elements and life forms

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Haxhi Halilaj ◽  
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Lirika Kupe ◽  
Avdyl Bajrami ◽  
Pirro Icka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Endemic Species ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Life Forms ◽  
Endemic Plants ◽  
Endemic Plant ◽  
Herbaceous Perennials ◽  
Floristic Elements ◽  
Endemic Plant Species ◽  
First Time ◽  
Distribution Record

This paper aims to present the diversity of endemic plants in the Shutman area and an analysis of chorological groups and life forms. The flora of Shutman comprises 31 endemic plant species. Among them, there are 20 Balkan endemics, 1 stenoendemic and 5 sub-endemic species. They belong to 20 genera and 13 families. The richest among the endemics are families Asteraceae and Caryophyllaceae, both with 4 species. All endemics are herbaceous perennials. Hemicryptophytes dominate among life forms, accounting for 58.06%. Most of the species are Balkan floristic elements (20 species or 64.52%), followed by Southeast European and South European floristic elements, both with 3 taxa (9.68%). A total of 27 species have national or international conservation status. Reporting of Ranunculus degenii Kümmerle & Jav. for the first time in Shutman makes this area the second distribution record of this plant in Kosovo.

scholarly journals New distribution record of two endemic plant species, Euphorbia kadapensis Sarojin. & R.R.V. Raju (Euphorbiaceae) and Lepidagathis keralensis Madhus. & N.P. Singh (Acanthaceae), for Karnataka, India

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (14) ◽  
pp. 17045-17048
Author(s):  
P. Raja ◽  
N. Dhatchanamoorthy ◽  
S. Soosairaj ◽  
P. Jansirani
Keyword(s):  
Plant Species ◽  
Endemic Species ◽  
Southern India ◽  
Endemic Plant ◽  
Endemic Plant Species ◽  
First Time ◽  
Distribution Record ◽  
New Distribution

Euphorbia kadapensis Sarojin. & R.R.V. Raju (Euphorbiaceae) and Lepidagathis keralensis Madhus. & N.P. Singh (Acanthaceae) an endemic species are first time reported for Karnataka in southern India. A detailed description, photographs and herbarium sheets of the taxon are provided for easy identification.

scholarly journals The endemic plant species of Mt Kupe, Cameroon with a new Critically Endangered cloud-forest tree species, Vepris zapfackii (Rutaceae)

Kew Bulletin ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Cheek ◽  
Jean Michel Onana
Keyword(s):  
Endemic Species ◽  
Tree Species ◽  
Cloud Forest ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Forest Tree ◽  
Critically Endangered ◽  
Endemic Plant ◽  
Taxonomic Changes ◽  
Mt Kupe ◽  
Endemic Plant Species

SummaryWe revise and update the records of strict and near-endemic species of Mt Kupe, Cameroon respectively from 31 strict endemics in 2004, to 25 today, and with near-endemic species 30, unchanged in number but with turnover. The changes result from new collections, discoveries and taxonomic changes in the last 16 years. While 15 of the provisionally named putative endemic species have now been formally published, a further 18 have not. The majority of the 30 near-endemic species (18) are shared with the adjacent Bakossi Mts, far exceeding the numbers shared with the more distant Mt Etinde-Mt Cameroon, Rumpi Hills and Ebo forest areas (sharing three near-endemic species each with Mt Kupe). We test the hypothesis that a further one of the provisionally named putative Mt Kupe species, Vepris sp. 1 from submontane forest near the summit, is indeed new to science. We compare it morphologically with the two other bicarpellate high altitude Cameroon Highland tree species V. montisbambutensis Onana and V. bali Cheek, concluding that it is a new undescribed species here named as Vepris zapfackii. The new species is illustrated and its conservation status assessed as Critically Endangered using the 2012 IUCN standard, due to habitat clearance from agricultural pressures at its sole location which is unprotected. Vepris zapfackii and V. bali appear unique in African trifoliolate species of the genus in having opposite leaves. Vepris zapfackii differs in having hairy petiolules and midribs and petiolules with the blade decurrent distally, narrowing towards a winged-canaliculate base (vs glabrous and petiolule long, terete), and sparsely golden hairy pistillodes and a glabrous calyx (vs densely black hairy pistillodes, and sepals hairy).

scholarly journals Local extirpation is pervasive among populations of Galápagos endemic tomatoes

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew J.S. Gibson ◽  
Maria de Lourdes Torres ◽  
Leonie C. Moyle
Keyword(s):  
Endemic Species ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Santa Cruz ◽  
Endemic Plant ◽  
Current Conservation ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
High Conservation ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
Local Extirpation ◽  
Endemic Plant Species

AbstractThe Galápagos Islands are home to incredible endemic biodiversity that is of high conservation interest. Two such endemic species are the Galápagos tomatoes: Solanum cheesmaniae and Solanum galapagense. Both are known from historical location records, but like many endemic plant species on the Galápagos, their current conservation status is unclear. We revisited previously documented sites of endemic species on San Cristóbal, Santa Cruz, and Isabela, and document the disappearance of >80% of these populations. In contrast, we find that two invasive relatives (Solanum pimpinellifolium and Solanum lycopersicum) are now highly abundant, and in some cases—based on morphological observations—might be hybridizing with endemics. Our findings suggest that expanding human developments and putative interspecific hybridization are among the major factors affecting the prevalence of invasives and the threatened persistence of the endemic populations.

scholarly journals The endemic plant species of Mt Kupe, Cameroon with a new Critically Endangered cloud-forest tree species, Vepris zapfackii (Rutaceae).

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Cheek ◽  
Jean Michel ONANA
Keyword(s):  
Endemic Species ◽  
Tree Species ◽  
Cloud Forest ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Forest Tree ◽  
Critically Endangered ◽  
Endemic Plant ◽  
Taxonomic Changes ◽  
Mt Kupe ◽  
Endemic Plant Species

We revise and update the records of strict and near-endemic species of Mt Kupe, Cameroon respectively from 31 strict endemics in 2004, to 25 today, and with near-endemic species 30, unchanged in number but with turnover. The changes result from new collections, discoveries and taxonomic changes in the last 16 years. While 15 of the provisionally named putative endemic species have now been formally published, a further 18 have not. The majority of the 30 near-endemic species (18) are shared with the adjacent Bakossi Mts, far exceeding the numbers shared with the more distant Mt Etinde-Mt Cameroon, Rumpi Hills and Ebo forest areas (sharing three near-endemic species each with Mt Kupe). We test the hypothesis that a further one of the provisionally named putative Mt Kupe species, Vepris sp. 1 from submontane forest near the summit, is indeed new to science. We compare it morphologically with the two other bicarpellate high altitude Cameroon Highland tree species Vepris montisbambutensis Onana and Vepris bali Cheek, concluding that it is a new undescribed species here named as Vepris zapfackii. The new species is illustrated, mapped and its conservation status assessed as Critically Endangered using the 2012 IUCN standard due to habitat clearance from agricultural pressures at its sole location which is unprotected. Vepris zapfackii and V. bali appear unique in African trifoliolate species of the genus in having opposite leaves. Vepris zapfackii differs in having hairy petiolules and midribs and petiolules with the blade decurrent distally, narrowing towards a winged-canaliculate base (vs glabrous and petiolule long, terete), and sparsely golden hairy pistillodes and a glabrous calyx (vs densely black hairy pistillodes, and sepals hairy).

scholarly journals Conservation assessment of the endemic plants of the Tuscan Archipelago, Italy

Oryx ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 118-126 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruno Foggi ◽  
Daniele Viciani ◽  
Riccardo M. Baldini ◽  
Angelino Carta ◽  
Tommaso Guidi
Keyword(s):  
Endemic Species ◽  
National Park ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Endemic Plant ◽  
Mediterranean Islands ◽  
Conservation Assessment ◽  
Field Surveys ◽  
Rich Diversity ◽  
First Time ◽  
Near Threatened

AbstractThe Mediterranean islands support a rich diversity of flora, with a high percentage of endemic species. We used the IUCN categories and criteria to assess the conservation status of 16 endemic plant taxa (species and subspecies) of the Tuscan Archipelago, based on data collected during field surveys over 4 years. Our data were sufficient to use criteria B, C and D in our assessment. We used criterion B in the assessment of all 16 taxa, criterion C for four taxa, criterion D for 11 taxa and criteria B, C and D for three taxa, Centaurea gymnocarpa, Limonium doriae and Silene capraria. According to our results L. doriae, Romulea insularis and S. capraria are categorized as Critically Endangered and therefore require immediate conservation measures; eight taxa are categorized as Endangered, two as Vulnerable and three as Near Threatened. Compared to earlier assessments, eight species are recategorized with a higher degree of threat, two species are recategorized with a lower degree of threat, five are unchanged, and one species is assessed for the first time. Based on the IUCN categorization our results show that all the endemic species of the Tuscan Archipelago are directly and/or indirectly threatened by human activities, such as tourism and agriculture, and invasive species of plants and animals. The Tuscan Archipelago National Park is responsible for the conservation of all endemic species in the area.

scholarly journals Pharmacognosticaly interesting endemic plant species in the flora of Republic of Macedonia

2009 ◽  
Vol 55 ◽  
pp. 41-55
Author(s):  
Jana Jovanovska ◽  
Gjoshe Stefkov ◽  
Marija Karapandzova
Keyword(s):  
Endemic Species ◽  
Higher Plants ◽  
Analytical Techniques ◽  
Endemic Plants ◽  
Endemic Plant ◽  
Relict Species ◽  
Republic Of Macedonia ◽  
Local Endemic ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Endemic Plant Species

Flora in the Republic of Macedonia comprises about 3200 species in 147 families. According to some sources there are 115 endemic higher plants, of which, 114 belong to gymnosperm. According to other sources, there are 135 species of endemic plants and about 111 of which are local endemic species and 24 are stretched in the border mountains. The exact number has not been determined yet. Eastern part of Macedonia, east of the river Vardar almost poses no endemics, while the rest of the territory, west of the Vardar is very rich in such species. The richest areas with endemic plants are Galicica Mountain, Treska River Gorge and the lowlands surrounding the city of Prilep. Despite the wealth of endemic and relict species, any pharmacognostical data for these plants have not been published yet. Of all these endemic species, 30 could be pharmaconosticly interesting for future investigation of the chemical composition, isolation of potentially active substances and testing biological-pharmacological activity. Modern analytical techniques utilized in the examination of the chemistry of medicinal plants and natural products require a very small amount of material does not pose a risk of endangering endemic species. An additional challenge is the development of an appropriate program for the protection of all endemic, pharmaconosticly interesting species.

scholarly journals Predicting the potential threat of Casuarina equisetifolia to three endemic plant species on the Turks and Caicos Islands

Oryx ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 204-212 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chloe J. Hardman ◽  
Sophie Williams ◽  
Bryan Naqqi Manco ◽  
Martin A. Hamilton
Keyword(s):  
Plant Species ◽  
Endemic Species ◽  
Plant Species Richness ◽  
Endemic Plants ◽  
Casuarina Equisetifolia ◽  
Native Plant ◽  
Endemic Plant ◽  
Potential Threat ◽  
Turks And Caicos Islands ◽  
Endemic Plant Species

AbstractInvasive species are one of the main threats to the loss of global biodiversity. Controlling such species requires a high input of effort and resources and therefore it is important to focus control on areas that will maximize gains for conservation. We present a spatial modelling approach that will help target control efforts. We used presence-only data to develop habitat suitability models for the invasive tree Casuarina equisetifolia and three endemic plant species on the Turks and Caicos Islands in the Caribbean. Substantial overlap was found between suitable areas for the endemics and C. equisetifolia. Evidence for the potential harm that C. equisetifolia could cause to native vegetation was assessed using paired areas with and without invasion. Areas with C. equisetifolia present had lower native plant species richness than areas where it was absent, which suggests a negative effect of invasion on the growth of native plants. No endemic plants were found in areas where C. equisetifolia was present. Based on the data collected we recommend that the three endemic species be categorized as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. By highlighting areas where the endemic plants are found and demonstrating a potential threat to these habitats, we provide a plan for the designation of six Important Plant Areas to promote conservation of these endemic species.

scholarly journals New data on the ecological peculiarities and the distribution in Bulgaria of the vulnerable habitat F3.1d Balkan-Anatolian submontane genistoid scrub from the European Red List of Habitats

Hacquetia ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 271-287
Author(s):  
Georgi Kunev ◽  
Rossen Tzonev
Keyword(s):  
Vegetation Type ◽  
Volcanic Rocks ◽  
Habitat Type ◽  
Life Forms ◽  
Plant Life Forms ◽  
Area Of Occupancy ◽  
Floristic Elements ◽  
First Time ◽  
Floristic Structure ◽  
East Mediterranean Region

Abstract The study presents new data on the habitat dominated by the species complex of Genista lydia/G. rumelica in Bulgaria. It is based on 129 phytocoenological relevés and provides information on the chorology, ecology and floristic structure of these communities. This habitat type occupies substrates composed by different volcanic rocks. The floristic structure is very rich in species. The phytogeographical relationships with the East Mediterranean region are considerable, which is proved by the high occurrence of floristic elements with Mediterranean or sub-Mediterranean origin. The plant life-forms analysis demonstrates that the therophytes, geophytes and chamephytes prevail in their floristic structure, which is also typical for the shrub communities in this region. During the field study this vegetation type has been mapped and its total area of occupancy has been calculated. For a first time it is proposed this habitat to be divided into three habitat sub-types due to the established differences in the environmental factors. Some recommendations have been proposed on the conservation management and also complements on the habitat‘s descriptions in EUNIS habitat classification.

scholarly journals Temporary freshwater wetlands floristics in central Mexico highlands

2018 ◽  
Vol 96 (1) ◽  
pp. 138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tatiana Lobato-de Magalhães ◽  
Mahinda Martínez
Keyword(s):  
Species Richness ◽  
Life Form ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Life Forms ◽  
Freshwater Wetlands ◽  
Central Mexico ◽  
Anthropogenic Pressure ◽  
Temporary Wetlands ◽  
First Time ◽  
Economic Use

<p><strong>Background: </strong>Mexico has a high diversity of aquatic and subaquatic plants that occur between 1,000 and 2,500 m of elevation, although a larger proportion of aquatic plants is concentrated at lower altitudes. Temporary wetlands harbor close to 73 % of the aquatic species in Mexico. These systems are under a strong anthropogenic pressure and suffer constant degradation.</p><p><strong>Questions:</strong> i) How many species grow in highland temporary wetlands? ii) Are they floristically similar? iii) Is there a latitudinal pattern of species richness?</p><p><strong>Studied groups: </strong>Charophyta, Pteridophyta, Angiosperms.</p><p><strong>Study site and years of study:</strong> Central Mexico (39 wetlands) from 2015 to 2016.<strong></strong></p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We collected in 39 temporary wetlands for two years. We made a presence/absence list of species per locality, and calculated floristic similarities and correlations between wetlands. We include data characterizing life form, plant use, and conservation status.</p><p><strong>Results:</strong> We found 126 species belonging to 80 genera and 38 families. The richest families were Cyperaceae, Asteraceae, and Poaceae. As to genera, <em>Eleocharis</em>, <em>Cyperus</em>, and <em>Juncus </em>had more species. Species with the widest distributions were <em>Persicaria mexicana</em>, <em>Marsilea mollis</em>, <em>Luziola fluitans</em>, <em>Heteranthera peduncularis</em>, and <em>Nymphoides fallax</em>.  We found five different life forms – all herbaceous, including 27 threatened species, 24 species with economic use, 48 endemic species, and 19 cosmopolitan species. In addition, we found 20 species recorded for the first time in some states included in our study, and two species of <em>Eleocharis</em> that might represent undescribed species. The richest wetland harbors 40 species, the poorest has only five. Wetlands were comparable to each other in species composition, and species richness increases towards the south.</p><p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Temporary wetlands harbor a high floristic diversity and are similar to each other. Lower latitudes host higher numbers of species.</p>

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