scholarly journals A TAXONOMIC REVISION OF CYRTANDRA (GESNERIACEAE) IN SULAWESI, INDONESIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 78 ◽  
pp. 1-122
Author(s):  
H. J. Atkins ◽  
A. Kartonegoro
Keyword(s):  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
Critically Endangered ◽  
Distribution Maps ◽  
Conservation Assessments ◽  
Data Deficient ◽  
Taxonomic Evaluation

Taxonomic evaluation of Cyrtandra (Gesneriaceae) from Sulawesi has resulted in the recognition of 39 species. Of these, four species are described as new here: Cyrtandra balgooyi H.J.Atkins & Karton., C. flavomaculata H.J.Atkins & Karton., C. longistamina H.J.Atkins & Karton. and C. parvicalyx H.J.Atkins & Karton. Eleven names are lectotypified and three names are placed in synonymy. Provisional conservation assessments suggest that seven of these species are Critically Endangered, six are Endangered, three are Vulnerable, two are Data Deficient and 21 are of Least Concern. Illustrations, distribution maps, and a key to the Cyrtandra species of Sulawesi are presented. Evaluasi taksonomi Cyrtandra (Gesneriaceae) dari Sulawesi menghasilkan pengenalan 39 jenis. Diantara jenis-jenis tersebut, empat jenis dideskripsikan sebagai jenis yang baru disini: Cyrtandra balgooyi H.J.Atkins & Karton., C. flavomaculata H.J.Atkins & Karton., C. longistamina H.J.Atkins & Karton. and C. parvicalyx H.J.Atkins & Karton. Sebelas nama telah dilektotipifikasikan dan tiga nama ditempatkan dalam sinonim. Penilaian konservasi sementara menyarankan bahwa tujuh dari jenisjenis ini dinyatakan Critically Endangered, enam dinyatakan Endangered, tiga dinyatakan Vulnerable, dua dinyatakan Data Deficient dan 21 sisanya dinyatakan Least Concern. Ilustrasi, peta distribusi dan kunci identifikasi untuk jenis-jenis Cyrtandra dari Sulawesi disajikan.

scholarly journals Taxonomic revision of the genus Wurdastom (Melastomataceae, Cyphostyleae)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Humberto Mendoza Cifuentes
Keyword(s):  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
The United States ◽  
Conservation Assessment ◽  
Distribution Maps ◽  
Northern Peru ◽  
Conservation Assessments ◽  
Data Deficient ◽  
Herbarium Collections ◽  
First Time ◽  
Trees And Shrubs

Background and Aims: Wurdastom is a little-known neotropical genus, which is poorly represented in herbarium collections. A historical summary,discussion about the tribal position, taxonomic review, and a conservation assessment of each species of the genus was carried out.Methods: Wurdastom specimens of 17 herbarium collections from Colombia (CAUP, COAH, COL, CUVC, FMB, HUQ, PSO, UDBC, UPTC, VALLE), Ecuador (QCA, QCNE), and the United States of America (CAS, F, MO, NY, US) were reviewed, and relevant type collections available at JSTOR Global Plants were consulted. An identification key, descriptions, illustrations and distribution maps for each species were developed. IUCN guidelines and criterio were used for conservation assessments of each species.Key results: In total, 52 Wurdastom collections were found in the revised herbaria. A new species from Colombia is described and new isotypes from the VALLE Herbarium are reported here for the first time. Wurdastom is a small genus of trees and shrubs from central-west Colombia to northern Peru where it grows in Andean and humid lowland tropical forests. The genus, which is assigned to the tribe Cyphostyleae, is characterized by the acrodromous venation, barbellate trichomes on vegetative parts and inflorescences, multiflorous thyrsoid or pleiothyrsoid inflorescence, haplostemonousflowers, petals ≤1 cm long, inferior ovaries, and capsular fruits.Conclusions: Wurdastom includes eight neotropical species, most of them with restricted distributions. One species is assessed here as Threatened (W. sneidernii), two as Vulnerable (W. cuatrecasasii, W. dudleyi), and the rest are treated as Data Deficient.  

scholarly journals A revision of Scleria (Cyperaceae) in Madagascar

2019 ◽  
Vol 64 (3) ◽  
pp. 195-213 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Galán Diaz ◽  
K. Bauters ◽  
L. Rabarivola ◽  
M. Xanthos ◽  
P. Goetghebeur ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Endemic Species ◽  
Habitat Preference ◽  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
Species Level ◽  
Herbarium Specimens ◽  
Distribution Maps ◽  
Conservation Assessments ◽  
Data Deficient ◽  
Rare Endemic ◽  
First Time

A taxonomic revision of the genus Scleria (Cyperoideae, Cyperaceae) in Madagascar is presented. Herbarium specimens have been examined and 422 identified to species level. Our results recognise 25 species of Scleria from Madagascar, plus an additional heterotypic variety. Eight species are endemic to Madagascar, two are near endemic, eight taxa are also found on mainland Africa, and eight are widespread tropical taxa. Scleria achtenii is reported from Madagascar for the first time, and S. rosea is accepted at species level instead of being considered as a synonym of S. trialata. Distribution maps, conservation assessments, and notes on synonymy, ecology and ethnobotany are provided. Fourty-seven names are typified. Three rare endemic species: S. andringitrensis, S. madagascariensis and S. perpusilla, are assessed as threatened; and a recently described species, S. ankaratrensis, is indicated as Data Deficient. The most species-rich infrageneric taxa, sections Hypoporum, Abortivae and Foveolidia include 18 taxa in total, and showed strong differences in habitat preference.

scholarly journals Revision of the Madagascan endemic Homollea (Rubiaceae - Pavetteae), with description of two new species

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Petra De Block
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Deciduous Forest ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Pollen Grains ◽  
Critically Endangered ◽  
Distribution Maps ◽  
Two New Species ◽  
Dry Deciduous Forest ◽  
Narrow Endemics ◽  
Conservation Assessments

Homollea Arènes (Rubiaceae, subfamily Ixoroideae, tribe Pavetteae) is a genus of shrubs and small trees endemic to western and northern Madagascar. The genus comprises five species occurring in dry deciduous forest, often in limestone areas. The five species are narrow endemics and their conservation status is either Endangered (4 species) or Critically Endangered (1 species). Homollea is characterized by few-flowered, pseudo-axillary, pedunculate inflorescences, well-developed calyces with the lobes much longer than the tube, laterally flattened seeds with a shallow, elongated to linear hilum and entire endosperm, ovules arising from the upper margin of the placenta, and, pollen grains with supratectal elements in the shape of microgemmae. Until now, three species were known and their descriptions are amended. Two further species, H. furtiva De Block sp. nov. and H. septentrionalis De Block sp. nov., are described as new for science. The five species are dealt with in detail: descriptions, distribution maps, conservation assessments, illustrations, lists of exsiccatae and an identification key are given.

scholarly journals A revision of Beilschmiedia (Lauraceae) for Thailand and Indochina

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 ◽  
pp. 1-26
Author(s):  
Rogier De Kok ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Species Distribution ◽  
Critically Endangered ◽  
New Combination ◽  
New Variety ◽  
Distribution Maps ◽  
Ecological Information ◽  
Taxonomic History ◽  
Conservation Assessments ◽  
First Time

A revision of the genus Beilschmiedia (Lauraceae) from Thailand and Indochina is presented with a summary of its taxonomic history, plus keys, full descriptions of each species, distribution maps, conservation assessments, ecological information, ethno-botanical notes and a discussion of its morphology. In this treatment, 21 species are recognized; 14 names are lectotypified (B. argentata, B. balansae, B. balansae var. muticarpa, B. clarkei, B. elegantissima, B. ferruginea, B. globularia, B. glomerata var. tonkinensis, B. lucidula, B. obovalifoliosa, B. palembanica, B. poilanei, B. sphaerocarpa and B. wightii), five names are placed into synonymy for the first time, and B. laotica Kosterm. ex de Kok is validly published here for the first time. In addition, one new variety (B. percoriacea var. percoriacea de Kok) is proposed and one new combination (B. percoriacea var. glaucoides de Kok) is made. Nine species are considered to be Least Concern, one is Critically Endangered, five are Endangered, and five are listed as Vulnerable.

scholarly journals A taxonomic revision of taxa in Styrax series Cyrta (Styracaceae) with valvate corollas

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 579-641
Author(s):  
Gary Li ◽  
Peter W. Fritsch
Keyword(s):  
Southern China ◽  
Taxonomic Status ◽  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Undescribed Species ◽  
Eastern India ◽  
Distribution Maps ◽  
As Species ◽  
Conservation Assessments ◽  
Conservation Concern

Several taxonomic treatments of Styrax (Styracaceae) exist in regional floras of Asia, but the Asian species of the genus have not been comprehensively revised since 1907. A treatment of the Asian taxa of S. series Cyrta with imbricate floral aestivation was accomplished in 2003. To complete the taxonomic revision of S. series Cyrta, we conducted a taxonomic revision of the species of the series with valvate aestivation of the corolla lobes. Our revision comprises 11 species with a combined distribution from eastern India through southern China and Malesia, Melanesia, and Micronesia, although the group is absent from the Philippines. We resurrected S. bracteolatus, S. rubifolius, and S. warburgii as species to be recognized, and we corrected the misapplication of S. finlaysonianus, previously used for a species in S. series Benzoin. Styrax finlaysonianus and S. warburgii are segregated from the broader concept of S. agrestis recognized in prior treatments. The circumscriptions of the heretofore poorly delimited species S. confusus, S. faberi, and S. fortunei are clarified and their possible introgressants discussed. We observed unique combinations of characters in some problematic specimens whose taxonomic status remains unresolved because only single specimens with either flowers or fruits were available; at least some of these may represent undescribed species. Lectotypes are designated for Cyrta agrestis, S. argyi, S. bracteolatus, S. calvescens, S. casearifolius, S. confusus var. microphyllus, S. dasyanthus, S. dasyanthus var. cinerascens, S. faberi, S. finlaysonianus, S. formosanus, S. fortunei, S. fukienensis, S. henryi, S. henryi var. microcalyx, S. iopilinus, S. philadelphoides, S. rostratus, S. rubifolius, S. serrulatus var. agrestis, and S. virgatus. A neotype is designated for S. warburgii. Keys, descriptions, distribution maps, and conservation assessments are provided for all species. Styrax agrestis, S. bracteolatus, and S. rubifolius are rare endemics of conservation concern, with highly restricted distributions. 

Phylogeny, species delimitation and revision of Pleioluma (Sapotaceae) in New Caledonia, a frequently gynodioecious genus

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ulf Swenson ◽  
Johan A. A. Nylander ◽  
Jérôme Munzinger
Keyword(s):  
Support Groups ◽  
Endemic Species ◽  
New Caledonia ◽  
Phylogenetic Signal ◽  
Corolla Tube ◽  
Critically Endangered ◽  
Leaf Venation ◽  
Molecular Phylogenetic ◽  
Conservation Assessments ◽  
Data Deficient

Pleioluma (Baill.) Baehni (Sapotaceae) circumscribes some 40 medium-sized trees and shrubs, many gynodioecious, in Australia, Malesia and New Caledonia. Systematics of the group is unclear and delimitations of species are notoriously difficult. We explore species boundaries in New Caledonia by multiple accessions of ‘species’, molecules and morphology in a Bayesian framework. The molecular phylogenetic signal is weak, but morphology provides enough information to support groups, species and recognition of one cryptic species. Pleioluma is then revised for New Caledonia, a genus distinguished by areolate higher leaf venation, sepals being pubescent on both surfaces, stamens inserted in or below the middle of the corolla tube, presence of staminodes, foliaceous cotyledons and endosperm. Seventeen endemic species are recognised with descriptions, recognition notes, distributions, etymologies and conservation assessments. Six species are described as new, of which four are assigned IUCN preliminary status as Critically Endangered and in urgent need of protection (Pleioluma acutifolia Swenson & Munzinger, P. belepensis Swenson & Munzinger, P. butinii Swenson & Munzinger and P. tchingouensis Swenson & Munzinger). The new species, P. dioica Swenson & Munzinger and P. tenuipedicellata Swenson & Munzinger are respectively assessed as Data Deficient and Vulnerable. The micro-endemic species P. vieillardii (Baill.) Swenson & Munzinger, confined to the Koniambo massif, is also critically endangered and needs urgent conservation management.

scholarly journals Taxonomic revision of Ceropegia sec. Huernia (Asclepiadoideae – Apocynaceae) in Saudi Arabia with four new combinations

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samah Alharbi ◽  
Rahmah Al Qthanin
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
New Combinations ◽  
Principal Coordinates Analysis ◽  
Distribution Maps ◽  
Principal Coordinates ◽  
Conservation Assessments ◽  
Iucn Criteria

This study provides a taxonomic revision for Ceropegia sec. Huernia in the flora of Saudi Arabia. Forty-eight quantitative and qualitative morphological characters were analysed using principal component analysis (PCA), principal coordinates analysis (PCoA) and the unweighted pairs group using mean average (UPGMA) to separate and help delimit taxa. We proposed to reduce the number of names reported in Saudi Arabia from 11 to four species: C. arabica comb. nov.,C. Khalidbinsultanii comb. nov., C. laevis and C. lodarensis. This study also suggested reducing two of Plowes’ new names to a variety level under C. lodarensis (var. foetida comb. nov. and var. rubrosticta comb. nov.). A key to the species, detailed morphological descriptions, illustrations, distribution maps, ecology, etymology and preliminarily conservation assessments following IUCN criteria are provided.

A Taxonomic Revision of Mezoneuron (Leguminosae: Caesalpinioideae: Caesalpinieae)

Phytotaxa ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 274 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
RUTH P. CLARK
Keyword(s):  
East Asia ◽  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
Morphological Evidence ◽  
Molecular Evidence ◽  
South East Asia ◽  
Distribution Maps ◽  
Centre Of Diversity ◽  
Distinct Genus ◽  
Conservation Assessments ◽  
Species Descriptions

Mezoneuron is a genus of 24 species that has often formerly been understood to belong within Caesalpinia s.l., but which on the basis of recent molecular evidence, along with a number of other segregates, is now considered a distinct genus. Mezoneuron is broadly distributed, with its centre of diversity in South East Asia, but with species also in Africa, Australasia, and Hawaii. This is the first study to conduct a complete revision of the genus across its geographical range. A key to the species is provided, along with full species descriptions, distribution maps, preliminary conservation assessments, and selected illustrations. This study examines the morphological evidence supporting the generic status of the group, particularly of the fruit type, which has traditionally been considered its defining feature.

scholarly journals A revision of Mezoneuron (Leguminosae: Caesalpinioideae) in New Caledonia, with perspectives on vegetation, geology, and conservation

Phytotaxa ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 207 (1) ◽  
pp. 68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruth Clark ◽  
EDELINE GAGNON
Keyword(s):  
New Caledonia ◽  
Identification Key ◽  
Critically Endangered ◽  
Distribution Data ◽  
Herbarium Specimens ◽  
New Combinations ◽  
Distribution Maps ◽  
Island Group ◽  
Conservation Assessments

Mezoneuron is a genus segregated from Caesalpinia s.l. There are five species of Mezoneuron in New Caledonia, all of which are endemic to this island group. Full descriptions of the species are provided here, together with an identification key, a composite illustration, and distribution maps. Preliminary conservation assessments have been produced using distribution data from herbarium specimens in combination with knowledge of habitats and threats. These reveal a level of threat to each species ranging from Vulnerable to Critically Endangered. Three new combinations are proposed.

scholarly journals Taxonomic revision of Ceropegia sect. Huernia (Asclepiadoideae, Apocynaceae) in Saudi Arabia with three new combinations

PhytoKeys ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 174 ◽  
pp. 47-80
Author(s):  
Samah A. Alharbi ◽  
Rahmah N. Al-Qthanin
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
New Combinations ◽  
Principal Coordinates Analysis ◽  
Distribution Maps ◽  
Principal Coordinates ◽  
Conservation Assessments ◽  
Iucn Criteria

This study provides a taxonomic revision for Ceropegia sect. Huernia in the flora of Saudi Arabia. Forty-six quantitative and qualitative morphological characters were analysed using principal component analysis (PCA), principal coordinates analysis (PCoA) and the unweighted pairs group using mean average (UPGMA) to separate and help delimit taxa. We propose to reduce the number of species reported in Saudi Arabia from 11 to four: C. khalidbinsultaniicomb. nov., C. laevis, C. lodarensis and C. macrocarpa. This study also suggested reducing two names to varietal level under C. lodarensis (var. foetidacomb. nov. and var. rubrostictacomb. nov.). A key to the species, detailed morphological descriptions, illustrations, distribution maps, ecology, etymology and preliminary conservation assessments are provided that follow IUCN criteria.

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