scholarly journals Synopsis of Schizanthus Ruiz & Pav. (Solanaceae), a genus endemic to the southern Andes

PhytoKeys ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 154 ◽  
pp. 57-102
Author(s):  
Vanezza Morales-Fierro ◽  
Mélica Muñoz-Schick ◽  
Andrés Moreira-Muñoz
Keyword(s):  
New Taxa ◽  
Atacama Desert ◽  
New Combination ◽  
Herbarium Specimens ◽  
South American ◽  
Habitat Distribution ◽  
Type Specimens ◽  
Private Protected Areas ◽  
Infraspecific Taxa ◽  
Key Characters

We present a taxonomic synopsis of the South American genus Schizanthus Ruiz & Pav. (Solanaceae), within which we recognise seventeen taxa (14 species with three infraspecific taxa). The genus is mainly distributed in Chile between the coast of the Atacama Desert and the southern temperate forests, while two species occur in the Argentinian Provinces of Mendoza and Neuquén. This taxonomic treatment is based on the analysis of herbarium specimens from 30 different herbaria. For each accepted species we provide details of type specimens and synonymy, key characters, habitat, distribution information and presence in public or private protected areas. We also incorporate a list of representative localities from examined material. We here described three new taxa: Schizanthus porrigens Graham ex Hook. subsp. borealis V.Morales & Muñoz-Schick, subsp. nov., Schizanthus carlomunozii V.Morales & Muñoz-Schick, sp. nov. and its variety Schizanthus carlomunozii var. dilutimaculatus V.Morales & Muñoz-Schick, var. nov., all of them from the coast of Coquimbo Region. We also recognise Schizanthus litoralis Phil. var. humilis (Lindl.) V.Morales & Muñoz-Schick, comb. nov., as a new combination.

Toward an Updated Taxonomy of the South American Chenopodiaceae I: Subfamilies Betoideae, Camphorosmoideae, and Salsoloideae

2021 ◽  
Vol 106 ◽  
pp. 10-30
Author(s):  
Nicolás F. Brignone ◽  
Silvia S. Denham
Keyword(s):  
South America ◽  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
Second Step ◽  
Herbarium Specimens ◽  
South American ◽  
Field Observations ◽  
The South ◽  
Type Specimens ◽  
Salsola Kali ◽  
New Synonyms

This paper is the first in a projected series of publications treating the Chenopodiaceae in South America. We present here a taxonomic revision of subfamilies Betoideae, Camphorosmoideae, and Salsoloideae in South America, where all representatives of these subfamilies are introduced. Our research is based on the study of herbarium material, type specimens, digital images, original publications, and field observations. The South American Chenopodiaceae flora includes only Beta vulgaris L. from Betoideae, Bassia hyssopifolia (Pall.) Kuntze, Bassia scoparia (L.) A. J. Scott, and Maireana brevifolia (R. Br.) P. G. Wilson from Camphorosmoideae, and Salsola kali L., Salsola tragus L., and Soda inermis Fourr. from Salsoloideae. Lectotypes for Echinopsilon reuterianus Boiss., Kochia alata Bates, K. parodii Aellen, K. parodii var. elongata Aellen, K. parodii var. densa Aellen, K. parodii var. glabrescens Aellen, and Suaeda sieversiana Pall. are designated here, as well as a second-step lectotype for K. brevifolia R. Br. The distribution of all species is updated based on the revision and proper identification of many herbarium specimens and field observations. The distribution of M. brevifolia in Chile is here expanded. New synonyms for Bassia scoparia are proposed. A preliminary key to the genera of Chenopodiaceae in South America is also presented.

Notes on the taxonomy of some “Astaena” species described by Burmeister (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Melolonthinae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4885 (1) ◽  
pp. 143-145
Author(s):  
THAYNARA L. PACHECO ◽  
MARCELA L. MONNÉ ◽  
FERNANDO Z. VAZ-DE-MELLO ◽  
DIRK AHRENS
Keyword(s):  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
New Combination ◽  
South American ◽  
New Combinations ◽  
The South ◽  
Type Specimens ◽  
New Synonymy

In the framework of the taxonomic revision of South American Sericini (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Melolonthinae), we examined the type specimens of the species described by Burmeister (1855) in the genus Astaena Erichson, 1847. A few taxa resulted to not belong to the South American Sericini fauna, either due to different geographical provenience or due to incorrect systematical placement within Sericini. Two new combinations and one new synonymy are proposed: Neoserica pubescens (Burmeister, 1855), new combination (= Neoserica subsetosa Ahrens & Fabrizi, 2016: 121, new synonymy) and Manonychus robustus (Burmeister, 1855), new combination. 

A taxonomic revision of the western South American genus Presliophytum (Loasaceae)

Phytotaxa ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 329 (1) ◽  
pp. 51
Author(s):  
RAFAEL ACUÑA ◽  
MAXIMILIAN WEIGEND
Keyword(s):  
Type Species ◽  
Atacama Desert ◽  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
Flower Morphology ◽  
Herbarium Specimens ◽  
South American ◽  
Widespread Species ◽  
Close Relationship ◽  
Distribution And Ecology ◽  
Small Genus

Presliophytum is a small genus of five species endemic to arid western South America, including coastal Peru and the Atacama Desert. The type species, Presliophytum incanum, was originally described in Loasa, but recognized as highly distinctive and placed into a monotypic section in the late 19th century. Together with Loasa heucheraefolia and a newly described species, it was placed into the genus Presliophytum in 1997. Subsequent molecular studies confirmed the monophyly of the genus and indicated a close relationship to two Chilean species, traditionally placed in Loasa series Malesherbioideae, a placement formalized in 2017 by providing the necessary new combinations. However, a detailed revision and description of the taxon has not been provided and the present study aims at filling this gap. We provide data on the morphology and micromorphology, distribution and ecology of the five species, as well as a key for all the species. Presliphytum incanum is the most common and widespread species, but also morphologically the most variable. There are differences in leaf and flower morphology between northern and southern populations, but these are difficult to discern in herbarium specimens. The species is therefore here maintained in the broader sense, since at present it seems impossible to clearly differentiate two morphologically discrete entities.

scholarly journals Toward an Updated Taxonomy of the South American Amaranthaceae II: Subfamily Salicornioideae, Tribes Salicornieae and Suaedeae

2021 ◽  
Vol 106 ◽  
pp. 292-324
Author(s):  
Nicolás F. Brignone ◽  
Adriel I. Jocou ◽  
Silvia S. Denham
Keyword(s):  
South America ◽  
Digital Images ◽  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
Herbarium Specimens ◽  
South American ◽  
Field Observations ◽  
The South ◽  
Type Specimens ◽  
Material Type ◽  
New Synonym

This paper is the second in a series treating the Amaranthaceae s.l. in South America. We present here a taxonomic revision of tribes Salicornieae and Suaedeae (subfamily Salicornioideae) based on the study of herbarium material, type specimens, digital images, original publications, and field observations. The South American Amaranthaceae s.l. flora includes Allenrolfea Kuntze, Heterostachys Ung.-Sternb., Mangleticornia P. W. Ball, G. Kadereit & Cornejo, and Salicornia L. from Salicornieae, and Suaeda Forssk. ex J. F. Gmel. from Suaedeae. Lectotypes for seven names are here designated. The distribution of all species is updated based on the revision and proper identification of many herbarium specimens and field observations. A new synonym for Salicornia neei Lag. is here proposed.

scholarly journals New Taxa of Solenostoma and Plectocolea and Other Taxonomic Novelties Based on Study of Collections in the New York Botanical Garden Herbarium

2013 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. 127-142 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vadim A. Bakalin
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
New Taxa ◽  
Type Specimen ◽  
Botanical Garden ◽  
Plant Size ◽  
Leaf Structure ◽  
New Combination ◽  
Critical Study ◽  
Type Specimens ◽  
Typical Variety

Abstract Six new taxa are described based on study of Jungermannia s.l. collections in herbarium NY. Solenostoma costaricanum Bakalin, sp. nov. is related to S. crassulum (Nees & Mont.) Steph., from which it differs in plant size, the presence of ventral stolons, perianth shape, spore and elater size. Plectocolea subbalfourii Bakalin, sp. nov. is related to Solenostoma (Plectocolea) balfourii (Váňa) Váňa, Hentschel & J. Heinrichs, from which it differs in rhizoid features and size of perigynium and midleaf cells. Solenostoma rubrum var. underwoodii Bakalin, var. nov., based on Nardia macounii Underwood, nom. nud., differs from var. rubrum in coloration and leaf structure features. Plectocolea yunnanensis Bakalin, sp. nov., belonging to the ‘Plectocolea truncata’ group, differs from related species in leaf structure and rhizoid features. Solenostoma gracillimum subsp. camiguinense Bakalin, subsp. nov. differs from the typical variety in perianth and leaf structure features. Solenostoma inundatum var. grandirete Bakalin, var. nov. differs from the typical variety in leaf structure. Additionally, it was found that the type specimen of Plectocolea micrantha Mitt. is paroicous, not dioicous. Critical study of type specimens of Jungermannia marcescens Mitt. and J. sanguinolentha Griff. showed that these taxa are not conspecific, and the new combination Solenostoma marcescens (Mitt.) Bakalin, comb. nov. is proposed.

A Taxonomic Revision of Gomphrena (Amaranthaceae) in Australia

1998 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanne Palmer
Keyword(s):  
New Taxa ◽  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
New Combination ◽  
Type Specimens ◽  
Distribution Maps

A taxonomic revision of the genus Gomphrena L. (Amaranthaceae) in Australia is presented. Of the 33 species recognised, 12 species are described as new: G. arida, G. atrorubra, G. connata, G. cucullata, G. eichleri, G. floribunda, G. humifusa, G. kanisii, G. lacinulata, G. magentitepala, G. occulta, G. rosula; as are five subspecies: G. affinis F.Muell. ex Benth. subsp. pilbarensis, G. brachystylis F.Muell. subsp. pindanensis, G. canescens R.Br. subsp. erythrina, G. diffusa R.Br. subsp. arenicola, G. leptoclada Benth. subsp. saxosa. One new combination has been made: G. leptophylla (Benth.) J. Palmer, and G. breviflora F.Muell. has been reinstated. A key, descriptions, distribution maps, and notes are provided for all taxa and photographs of type specimens are provided for new taxa. Lectotypes have been chosen where necessary and comments are made on the present infra-generic classification in the genus.

scholarly journals Zapałowicz’s Conspectus florae Galiciae criticus: Clarification of publication dates for nomenclatural purposes and bibliographic notes

PhytoKeys ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 155 ◽  
pp. 53-85
Author(s):  
Beata Paszko ◽  
Agnieszka Nikel ◽  
Aldona Mueller-Bieniek ◽  
Wojciech Paul
Keyword(s):  
New Taxa ◽  
Vascular Plants ◽  
Type Specimens ◽  
Central European ◽  
Infraspecific Taxa ◽  
Serial Publication

Work on the catalogue of type specimens of vascular plants deposited in the KRAM herbarium has highlighted uncertainties and errors in references to place of valid publication of numerous taxa described by Hugo Zapałowicz in his Conspectus florae Galiciae criticus – Krytyczny przegląd roślinności Galicyi (1904–1914). Zapałowicz published his work in an excerpt series, a serial publication and a multi-volume book, with much duplication amongst these three different forms. Despite the importance of this work, no studies have clarified the dates of publication of its various parts, as relevant to the nomenclature of numerous new taxa of Central European vascular plants described therein: 94 species and hybrids, 10 subspecies and more than 2000 other infraspecific taxa. Here, the publication dates of the component parts of Zapałowicz’s work are clarified and discussed. Archival sources that made it possible to determine publication dates of these works are described in detail.

Achene Morphology and Pericarp Anatomy of the Type Specimens of the Australian and New Zealand Species of Bolboschoenus (Cyperaceae)

1997 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 49 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Browning ◽  
K. D. Gordon-Gray ◽  
S. G. Smith
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
North America ◽  
Electron Micrographs ◽  
Representative Sample ◽  
Hybrid Origin ◽  
Herbarium Specimens ◽  
Type Specimens ◽  
Infraspecific Taxa

Three species of Bolboschoenus (Ascherson) Palla are reported for Australia and New Zealand. Bolboschoenus caldwellii (V.J.Cook) Soják and B. medianus (V.J.Cook) Soják are based on types from New Zealand (under Scirpus L.). Bolboschoenus fluviatilis (Torrey) Soják has been lectotypified by a specimen from North America. Scirpus perviridis V.J.Cook, the type of which is also from New Zealand has been considered conspecific with Bolboschoenus fluviatilis. Achene morphology and pericarp anatomy of achenes removed from isotypes of Cook’s three species, Scirpus perviridis, S. caldwellii and S. medianus, are described and illustrated by electron micrographs. These achenes are compared with a representative sample of achenes of each of the Bolboschoenus species named above, taken from herbarium specimens collected in Australia and New Zealand. Infraspecific taxa within Bolboschoenus fluviatilis are briefly outlined. Features of Bolboschoenus medianus suggest a possible hybrid origin.

Catalogue of the Type Specimens of the “Prof. Ioan Nemeş” Lepidoptera Collection, The Museum of Natural Sciences Dorohoi (Botoşani County, Romania)

2013 ◽  
Vol 56 (2) ◽  
pp. 185-203
Author(s):  
Mihai Stănescu ◽  
Cristina Amarie
Keyword(s):  
Natural Sciences ◽  
Type Specimens ◽  
Infraspecific Taxa ◽  
The Status

Abstract The collection which belonged to the Prof. Ioan Nemeș (1924-2009), currently curated at the Museum of Natural Sciences Dorohoi (Botoșani County), is one of the most important and valuable collections of Lepidoptera preserved in a Romanian museum. Within this collection, a number of 47 type specimens have been identified, on which the descriptions of 28 species and other infraspecific taxa from 5 Lepidoptera families: Nepticulidae, Coleophoridae, Tortricidae, Crambidae and Geometridae have been based. All these specimens were collected from the territory of Romania. Some of the identified type specimens belong to taxa with doubtful status, whose original descriptions are poor and superficial. The discovery of these type specimens finally allowed assessing the status of several taxa, and the following new synonymies are proposed: Ancylis uncella (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1933) = Ancylis bucovinella Peiu & Nemeş, 1969 nov. syn.; Epiblema foenella (Linnaeus, 1758) = Epiblema foenella f. fracta Popescu-Gorj & Nemeş, 1965 nov. syn.; Pelochrista decolorana ( Freyer, 1842) = Pseudeucosma alexinschiana Peiu & Nemeş, 1968 nov. syn.; Nascia cilialis ( Hübner, 1 796) = Calamotropha olarui Nemeş, 1972 nov. syn.; Scopula (Calothysanis) subpunctaria (Herrich-Schäffer, 1847) = Scopula peiui Olaru, 1973 nov. syn.; Idaea pallidata (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) = Sterrha constantineanui Olaru, 1973 nov. syn.; Idaea elongaria (Rambur, 1833) = Sterrha nemesi Olaru, 1973 nov. syn.

A new species of Dichelyne (Nematoda, Cucullanidae) parasitizing sciaenid fishes from off the South American Atlantic coast

2009 ◽  
Vol 54 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Timi ◽  
Ana Lanfranchi ◽  
Luiz Tavares ◽  
José Luque
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Atlantic Coast ◽  
Length Distribution ◽  
Distribution Patterns ◽  
Nematode Species ◽  
Valid Species ◽  
South American ◽  
Type Specimens ◽  
Pacific Waters ◽  
A New Species

AbstractA new nematode species Dichelyne (Cucullanellus) sciaenidicola sp. nov. is described based on specimens collected from the Whitemouth croaker Micropogonias furnieri (Desmarest) and the Argentine croaker Umbrina canosai Berg, from coastal waters of Argentina and Brazil. These nematodes were firstly identified as D. (C.) elongatus (Törnquist, 1931), a commonly reported species from M. furnieri in South American Atlantic waters. However, other species of Dichelyne have so far been reported from this host in the same area, namely D. (C.) rodriguesi (Pinto, Fábio et Noronha, 1970), D. (C.) amaruincai (Freitas, Vicente et Ibañez, 1969) and D. (Dichelyne) micropogonii Pereira et Costa, 1996. A careful re-examination of these parasites, as well as of type specimens of all species reported from M. furnieri, revealed that these nematodes represented a new species. The new species is distinguished from most of its congeners by having papillae 5–7 and 9 forming a subventral line close to cloaca, this feature is shared with other 6 species [D. (C.) dichelyneformis (Szidat, 1950), D. (C.) fraseri (Baylis, 1929), D. (C.) abbreviatus (Rudolphi, 1819), D. (C.) adriaticus (Törnquist, 1931), D. (C.) minutus (Rudolphi, 1819) and D. (C.) mariajuliae Alarcos, Timi, Etchegoin et Sardella, 2006)], which are readily distinguished by their body size, spicules length, distribution patterns of other papillae and position of the excretory pore and deirids. Also, D. (C.) elongatus from Umbrina canariensis (Valenciennes) from West Africa is established as a new species Dichelyne (Cucullanellus) yvonnecampanae sp. nov.; D. (C.) amaruincai from Pacific waters is considered as a valid species, D. (D.) micropogonii is regarded as species inquirendae and D. (C.) rodriguesi is identified as Cucullanus sp.

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