Typification and correction of the meadow vegetation syntaxa of the class Molinio–Arrhenatheretea Tx. 1937 in the Southern Nechernozemye of Russia

Floristic Classification ◽

The article presents the typification and correction of the syntaxa of grass vegetation, established at different times for the Southern Nechernozemye of Russia. 3 associations and 5 subassociations are validated according to the requirements of the International Code of Phytosociological Nomenclature (Theurillat et al., 2021). The description of syntaxa is given according to the plan: name, synonyms, nomenclature type (holotype or lectotype), diagnostic species (their single blocks were used without dividing into characteristic, differential and constant), definition (verbal diagnosis). The belonging of associations and subassociations to the highest classification units is indicated in accordance with the modern hierarchical system of floristic classification of vegetation in Europe (Mucina et al., 2016). All of these units belong to the group of Intrazonal boreo-temperate grasslands and heath.

Steppe communities in the vicinity of Togliatti (Samara Region)

Samara Journal of Science ◽

10.17816/snv201874113 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (4) ◽

pp. 74-80

Author(s):

Tatyana Mikhaylovna Lysenko

Keyword(s):

Computer Program ◽

International Code ◽

Steppe Vegetation ◽

New Associations ◽

Composition And Structure ◽

Steppe Communities ◽

Green Book ◽

The paper describes the study of steppe vegetation in the Samara Region. It contains results of the steppe communities field study conducted in 2014-2015 in the vicinity of Togliatti (Samara Region). Geobotanical relevs were made on standard sites for steppe vegetation. Projective covering of plant species in field conditions was estimated as a percentage and then converted to scores using B.M. Mirkins scale. The relevs are placed in the geobotanical database Vegetation of the Volga and Ural Basins and processed using the computer program JUICE. Bioindication studies were conducted using the IBIS program. As a result of the syntaxonomic analysis carried out using the floral approach to the classification of vegetation by J. Braun-Blanquet, 2 new associations and 6 new subassociations were identified. Their names are given in accordance with the International Code of Phytosociological Nomenclature. Their position in the system of higher syntaxons of Europe is established, nomenclature types, diagnostic types are given, composition and structure, ecology and distribution of communities are characterized as well as the results of processing according to the scales by L.G. Ramensky. The communities of all established syntaxons are recommended for inclusion in the 2nd edition of the Green Book of the Samara Region.

Syntaxonomic diversity of dry grassland and phrygana vegetation of the Southern Crimea: preliminary analysis

Plant Biology and Horticulture: theory, innovation ◽

10.36305/0201-7997-2019-149-132-146 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 132-146

Author(s):

L. E. Ryff

Keyword(s):

Vegetation Type ◽

Great Part ◽

Field Studies ◽

Dry Grassland ◽

Diagnostic Species ◽

Preliminary Version ◽

Phytosociological Nomenclature ◽

Asplenietea Trichomanis

The aim of the work is to revise the prodrome and diagnostic species of the classes of natural dry grassland and phrygana vegetation of the Southern Crimea based on own field studies and modern literature data. Methods. The work is based on the Braun-Blanquet approach to classification of vegetation communities. Higher syntaxonomy units and lists of diagnostic species are given in accordance with “Vegetation of Europe ...” (EuroVegChecklist), nomenclature of syntaxon according to the requirements of the “International Code of Phytosociological Nomenclature”, nomenclature of taxon according to the Catalogue of Life and Euro + Med PlantBase international databases. Results. A preliminary version of the prodrome of natural dry grassland and phrygana vegetation of the Southern Crimea has been compiled. It was established that this vegetation type includes communities of 12 classes: Sedo-Scleranthetea , Trifolio-Geranietea sanguinei , Festuco-Brometea , Festuco-Puccinellietea , Kalidietea foliati , Ononido-Rosmarinetea , Cisto-Lavanduletea stoechadis , Helianthemetea guttati , Stipo-Trachynietea distachyae , Saginetea maritimae , Asplenietea trichomanis , Drypidetea spinosae. There are 14 orders, 14 alliances and 30 associations, three of which need to be validated. The classes of rock and scree vegetation ( Asplenietea trichomanis , Drypidetea spinosae ) are described in most detail. For most classes, a significant part of the classification units has not yet been established. Conclusion. The preliminary prodrome of the natural dry grassland and phrygana vegetation of the Southern Crimea includes 12 classes, 14 orders, 14 alliances and 30 associations. A great part of syntaxa has not yet been established. The composition of the diagnostic species indicates a significant floristic proximity of the classes Sedo-Scleranthetea - Helianthemetea guttati - Stipo-Trachynietea distachyae , Festuco-Puccinellietea - Kalidietea foliati , Ononido-Rosmarinetea - Cisto-Lavanduletea stoechadis .

Two Notes to Syntaxa Names Stemmed from Polish Geobota Nical Studies

Hacquetia ◽

10.2478/hacq-2013-0004 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 133-140

Author(s):

Peter Kučera

Keyword(s):

International Code ◽

The Difference ◽

Definition Of ◽

Author Citations ◽

Abstract This paper comments on nomenclature of the name Piceion excelsae of Pawłowski et al. (1928), which should be preferably referred using the form “Piceion excelsae Pawłowski ex Pawłowski et al. 1928”. In the author’s opinion, the definition of Recommendation 46D in the current International Code of Phytosociological Nomenclature (author citations with “ex”) needs to be revised to define alternatively the difference in contrast to Recommendation 46C (author citations with “in”): to highlight the difference at the place and time of the valid publication of the name handled. The equally aged name “Fagetalia sylvaticae Pawłowski ex Pawłowski et al. 1928” is invalidly published. The oldest validly published homonym found should be ascribed to Walas (1933).

Guidelines for proposals to conserve or reject names of syntaxa

Phytocoenologia ◽

10.1127/phyto/2015/0055 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 45 (1) ◽

pp. 183-184 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Wolfgang Willner ◽

Jean-Paul Theurillat ◽

Andraž Čarni ◽

Jens Pallas ◽

Heinrich E. Weber

Keyword(s):

Working Group ◽

International Code ◽

This paper explains how to apply for conservation or rejection of names of syntaxa according to the International Code of Phytosociological Nomenclature. First, authors have to submit a written proposal with all relevant details to be published in the Section “Phytosociological Nomenclature” of Phytocoenologia after formal editing. Then, from time to time, the Committee for Changes and Conservation of Names (CCCN) of the Working Group for Phytosociological Nomenclature (GPN) will evaluate the published proposals and make recommendations to accept or reject them. Finally, the GPN Assembly will vote on these recommendations and publish the decision.

On the nomenclature of some high-rank syntaxa of European forest vegetation

Phytocoenologia ◽

10.1127/phyto/2015/0036 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 45 (1) ◽

pp. 175-181 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Wolfgang Willner ◽

Jean-Paul Theurillat ◽

Jens Pallas ◽

Ladislav Mucina

Keyword(s):

Current Literature ◽

Forest Vegetation ◽

High Rank ◽

International Code ◽

General Relevance ◽

Formal Procedure ◽

Author Citation ◽

European Forest ◽

We present a detailed nomenclatural analysis of the class names Carpino-Fagetea, Querco-Fagetea, Quercetea robori-sessiliflorae, Quercetea ilicis and Vaccinio-Piceetea. The current literature presents contradictory opinions about the legitimacy and correct author citation of these names, often motivated by deviating interpretations of the International Code of Phytosociological Nomenclature. This primarily concerns the provisions of Articles 2b, 3j, 3m and 35 which can be interpreted in quite different ways, leading to divergent conclusions on the validity and legitimacy of a name. Thus, the problems discussed in this paper are of general relevance for phytosociological nomenclature, highlighting the need for amendments and clarifications to be implemented in the next edition of the Code. Moreover, we suggest establishing a formal procedure to request a binding decision on specific cases to stabilise the interpretation of the Code.

FLORISTIC CLASSIFICATION OF THE FLOODPLAIN ALDER, WILLOW AND POPLAR FORESTS IN THE BASIN OF THE LOWER SULA (UKRAINE)

Bulletin of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv Series Biology ◽

10.17721/1728_2748.2016.72.33-44 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 72 (2) ◽

pp. 33-44

Author(s):

V. Solomakha ◽

N. Smoliar ◽

O. Smagliuk

Keyword(s):

Water Conservation ◽

Nature Reserve ◽

Alnus Glutinosa ◽

Small Rivers ◽

Salix Alba ◽

Black Alder ◽

Floristic Classification ◽

Data Book ◽

The floodplain alder (Alnus glutinosa), willow (Salix alba, rarely S. fragilis) and poplar (Populus nigra, P. alba, outliers of Populus x canescens) forests in the basin of the lower Sula were investigated. Mesohygrophilous forests of European black alder were referred to Alno-Ulmion alliance Querco-Fagetea class (com. Aegopodium podagraria-Alnus glutinosa, D. c. Acer negundoAlnus glutinosa). Swamp forests of European black alder of Alnetea class are mostly common in the floodplains of small rivers and are represented by two associations (Carici ripariae-Alnetum glutinosae and Carici acutiformis-Alnetum glutinosae). The floodplain willow and poplar forests were referred to class Populetea albae (order Populetalia albae). Willow forests of floodplains of the river Sula and its tributaries and also waterlogged gully talwegs and rarely outliers belong to Salicion albae alliance and Salicetum albae association. Lower reach poplar forests of the river Sula floodplain belong to Calamagrostio epigei-Populion nigrae alliance and are divided into two associations that we propose to change in accordance with the requirements of the International Сode of Phytosociological Nomenclature for Galio veri-Populetum nigrae and Strophiostomo sparsiflorae-Populetum albae. It is emphasized that the studied groups don't contain the species from the Red Data Book of Ukraine. The alder, willow and poplar forests of each association that are least transformed, largest in area and oldest require the nature reserve creation, that is proved by their significant water conservation role.

Validation of the names of some Cretan high mountain syntaxa, with considerations about Article 3i, ICPN

Vegetation Classification and Survey ◽

10.3897/vcs/2021/62998 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 ◽

pp. 37-39

Author(s):

Erwin Bergmeier ◽

Jean-Paul Theurillat

Keyword(s):

High Mountain ◽

International Code ◽

To comply with the International Code of Phytosociological Nomenclature (ICPN), we validate the names Saturejo spinosae-Scutellarietalia hirtae, Arenarion creticae, Verbascion spinosi and Lomelosio sphacioticae-Centranthetum sieberi. Two divergent interpretations of Article 3i about the point at issue in the validation of the first three names are discussed. Syntaxonomic reference: Bergmeier (2002), unless indicated otherwise in the text.

Łąki selernicowe (związek Cnidion dubii Bal.-Tul. 1966) w Polsce [Meadow communities of Cnidion dubii Bal.-Tul. 1966 alliance in Poland]

Monographiae Botanicae ◽

10.5586/mb.1995.001 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 77 ◽

pp. 1-142 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Tomasz Zauski

Keyword(s):

Central Europe ◽

Numerical Classification ◽

Molinia Caerulea ◽

Diagnostic Species ◽

Meadow Communities ◽

Distinct Character ◽

New Criteria ◽

The paper contains a characterization of the alliance Cnidion dubii Bal.-Tul. 1966 and of the association Violo-Cnidietum dubii Walther in Tx. 1954, belonging to it, both of which so far unreported from Poland. The syntaxonomy of those units has been based on analytic-synthetical phytosociological studies with the use of numerical classification and ordination methods, mainly of the TWINSPAN program. To demonstrate the distinct character of the units under study from Poland, the alliance Cnidion dubii has been analysed in comparison with the alliances Molinion caeruleae and Alopecurion pratensis. The identify of the association has been established by analysing Polish and European materials. New criteria have been proposed for the diagnosis of the associations of the alliance Cnidion dubii in Central Europe. The rank of some diagnostic species of the association and of the alliance has been verified. The nomenclature of the units has been based on the principles of the Code of phytosociological nomenclature. The association Violo-Cnidietum dubii from the area of Poland has been characterized syntaxonomically, synchorologically and synecologically. Three subassociations have been described: Violo-Cnidietum dubii Walther in Tx. 1954 typicum, V.-C.d. stellarietosum palustris T. Załuski subass. nova, V.-C.d. galietosum veris T. Załuski subass. nova, including eight variants. At the same time, the distinct character of communities with Cnidium dubium and Molinia caerulea has been demonstrated, and they have been classified with Molinietum caeruleae W. Koch 1926 cnidietosum dubii T. Załuski subass. nova.

Report 2 of the Committee for Change and Conservation of Names (CCCN)

Vegetation Classification and Survey ◽

10.3897/vcs/2021/78172 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 ◽

pp. 305-309

Author(s):

Wolfgang Willner ◽

Andraž Čarni ◽

Federico Fernández-González ◽

Jens Pallas ◽

Jean Paul Theurillat

Keyword(s):

Working Group ◽

International Code ◽

In this Report, three previously published nomenclatural proposals are discussed, and recommendations on acceptance or rejection of these proposals are provided. The proposals concern the following syntaxa: Berberidion Braun-Blanquet 1950, Aceretalia pseudoplataniMoor 1976 and Festucetalia valesiacae Braun-Blanquet et Tüxen ex Braun-Blanquet 1950. Abbreviations: CCCN = Committee for the Change and Conservation of Names; GPN = Working Group for Phytosociological Nomenclature; ICPN = International Code of Phytosociological Nomenclature.

International Code of Phytosociological Nomenclature. 3rd ed.

Vegetation of Russia ◽

10.31111/vegrus/2005.07.3 ◽

2005 ◽

pp. 3-38 ◽

Cited By ~ 23

Author(s):

H. E. Weber ◽

J. Moravec ◽

J.-P. Theurillat

Keyword(s):

International Code ◽