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.

A taxonomic Revision of Calytrix Labill. (Myrtaceae)

Brunonia ◽  
1987 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
LA Craven
Keyword(s):  
New Taxa ◽  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
Floral Biology ◽  
Taxonomic Rank ◽  
Infrageneric Classification ◽  
Distinctive Features ◽  
Endemic Genus ◽  
Distribution Maps ◽  
Adaptive Structure ◽  
Biological Aspects

A taxonomic revision of Calytrix Labill., an Australian endemic genus of Myrtaceae, tribe Chamelaucieae, is presented. Lhotskya Schauer is reduced to a synonym of Calytrix. Seventy-two species are recognized of which the following 22 are described as new: C. amethystina, C. carinata, C. chrysantha, C. divergens, C. duplistipulata, C. eneabbensis, C. erosipetala, C. formosa, C. gurulmundensis, C. gypsophila, C. habrantha, C. islensis, C. microcoma, C. parvivallis, C. paucicostata, C. platycheiridia, C. praecipua, C. rupestris, C. similis, C. truncatifolia, C. verruculosa and C. warburtonensis. Two species comprise two subspecies each, of which one, C. simplex subsp. suboppositifolia, is also described as new. Other than autonyms the following new names result from the transfer of Calycothrix and Lhotskya species to Calytrix, and/ or changes in taxonomic rank: C, acuttfolia, C, breviseta subsp. stipulosa, C. brownii, C. drummondii, C. glaberrima, C. harvestiana, C. merrelliana, C. nematoclada, C. purpurea, C. smeatoniana and C. sylvana. Distinctive features of the morphology are discussed. A new term, cheiridium, is proposed for an apparently adaptive structure formed from the peduncle and persistent, connate bracteoles. Other biological aspects that are discussed briefly include floral biology, fruit and dispersal, and geography. An informal infrageneric classification, based largely upon floral features, is outlined. New taxa are illustrated. Distribution maps are provided for all taxa.

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.

scholarly journals Taxonomic revision and zoogeographical patterns of the species of Gnopharmia Staudinger, 1892 (Geometridae, Ennominae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 3360 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
HOSSEIN RAJAEI SH. ◽  
DIETER STÜNING ◽  
ROBERT TRUSCH
Keyword(s):  
New Records ◽  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Female Genitalia ◽  
Valid Species ◽  
Type Specimens ◽  
Genetic Studies ◽  
Entire Area ◽  
Distribution Maps ◽  
Morphological Studies

The genus Gnopharmia Staudinger, 1892 is revised, based on more than 2000 specimens from the entire area ofdistribution and study of type material of all described taxa, as far asmap available. Seven species and three subspeciesare confirmed as valid for the genus. All important morphological characters have been studied and compared, includingmale and female genitalia. In addition, preliminary results of DNA-Barcoding were used to reassess our taxonomicdecisions, based on morphological studies. Type specimens and their labels are illustrated and additional specimens,demonstrating the variability of certain species, are also figured. Male genitalia of all valid species are figured and SEMphotos of the aedeagus are illustrated. Further important structures, the so-called ‘octavals’ on the male pre-genitalabdomen, are also figured. Female genitalia revealed a high similarity between species, combined with a considerablevariability, and were unsuitable for characterisation of species. Female genitalia of three species are figured to exemplifythis situation. As a result of the morphological and genetic studies, 12 out of the 21 described species and subspecies aresynonymised or transferred to the closely related genus Neognopharmia Wehrli, 1953. In addition, G. colchidariacocandaria (Erschoff, 1874) is revived as a valid species, G. sinesefida Wehrli, 1941 is downgraded to a subspecies of G.colchidaria Lederer, 1870. Five new records for the fauna of the following countries are presented: G. colchidariaobjectaria: new for Pakistan; G. irakensis: new for Turkey and Pakistan; G. kasrunensis: new for Oman and G. sarobiana: new for Pakistan. Distribution maps and an identification key are given for all species.

Taxonomic revision of the Limonium cancellatum group (Plumbaginaceae) in Croatia

Phytotaxa ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 215 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
SANDRO BOGDANOVIĆ ◽  
SALVATORE BRULLO
Keyword(s):  
Chromosome Number ◽  
Morphological Study ◽  
Somatic Chromosome ◽  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
New Combination ◽  
Correct Identification ◽  
Somatic Chromosome Number ◽  
Distribution Maps ◽  
Diagnostic Key

A taxonomic revision of the genus Limonium (Plumbaginaceae) in Croatia was carried out. In particular, the species belonging to L. cancellatum group are examined on morphological, nomenclatural, ecological and chorological grounds. The morphological study is based on herbarium materials and living plants. 26 species are recognized, of which 4 are well known in literature (L. cancellatum, L. dictyophorum, L. vestitum and L. subanfractum), while 21 species are described as new to science (L. busianum, L. cazzae, L. croaticum, L. ginzbergeri, L. issaeum, L. istriacum, L. lagostanum, L. leprosorum, L. liberianum, L. liburnicum, L. lovricii, L. milovicii, L. omissae, L. pelagosae, L. pharosianum, L. pomoense, L. subnudum, L. tabulare, L. trinajsticii, L. velutinum and L. zankii). A new combination (L. brusnicense) was also proposed. Description, iconography, type, nomenclatural data, etymology, ecology, distribution maps and taxonomical notes are given for each taxon. New somatic chromosome number was given for 4 species (L. cancellatum, L. dictyophorum, L. lovricii and L. milovicii). The phenetic tree clearly shows that the species are morphologically related and two main groups can be separated on the base of the hairness. In order to allow a correct identification, a diagnostic key is provided.

A new revision of Capirona (Rubiaceae, Ixoroideae, Condamineeae), with a new combination and additional notes on typification of the names involved

Phytotaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 443 (1) ◽  
pp. 101-106
Author(s):  
PIERO G. DELPRETE
Keyword(s):  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
Single Species ◽  
Iucn Red List ◽  
Red List ◽  
New Combination ◽  
Conservation Assessment ◽  
Type Specimens ◽  
Iucn Red List Categories ◽  
New Synonym ◽  
First Time

A new taxonomic revision of Capirona (Rubiaceae, Condamineeae) is presented. Delprete (1999) treated Condaminea macrophylla as a new synonym of Capirona decorticans; as the former name has priority over the latter, the new combination Capirona macrophylla is here proposed. Full synonymy, type citations, further notes on lectotypification of C. decorticans, and an amplified description of the single species recognized in the genus are provided. Additional type specimens (i.e., not mentioned in previous revisions) and barcodes or accession numbers for all type specimens are here cited for the first time. A preliminary conservation assessment is proposed using the IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria.

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. 

Taxonomic revision and systematics of New Guinea and Oceania pygmy water boatmen (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Corixoidea: Micronectidae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 1797 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
PAUL P. TINERELLA
Keyword(s):  
Solomon Islands ◽  
Cladistic Analysis ◽  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
New Guinea ◽  
Zoological Nomenclature ◽  
Type Specimens ◽  
Diagnostic Features ◽  
Additional Material ◽  
Distribution Maps ◽  
Water Boatmen

The pygmy water boatmen of New Guinea and Oceania are revised. The two genera and ten species occurring throughout the region are described and keyed. Papuanecta gen. nov., is erected to accommodate P. inelryjelnor sp. nov. and P. minajerwioides sp. nov. The following new combinations are proposed in Papuanecta: Papuanecta sinistra (Chen) comb. nov. and P. minajerwi (Tinerella and Polhemus) comb. nov. Micronecta ludibunda graphiptera Horváth syn. nov. and M. ludibunda langkana Wróblewski syn. nov. are synonymized with the nominate species, M. ludibunda Breddin. Following the provision of the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature [article 23.9.2] (ICZN 1999), Sigara mnotata Kirkaldy (1897b) is designated nomen oblitum and Micronecta quadristrigata Breddin (1905a) as nomen protec- tum. The Australian species Micronecta queenslandica Chen is newly recorded for Papua New Guinea. A total of nine species is recorded from New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. One additional recently described species, Micronecta jenniferae Tinerella, is reported for Fiji. All species are illustrated. Discussion and documentation of primary type material are provided, and where available, type specimens are illustrated. Male genitalic structures are illustrated with scan-ning electron micrographs for all species except Papuanecta sinistra (Chen). Genitalic structures of P. sinistra are redrawn from Chen (1965) and additional material. Line drawings are included of all other diagnostic features. Color habitus illustrations of each species (male and female) are also included. Distribution maps are presented for all recorded taxa except M. jenniferae. Diagnostic morphology and variation, and relationships of New Guinea Micronectidae with other Australasian taxa and world micronectid faunas, are discussed. A cladistic analysis and zoogeographic discussion of New Guinea species relationships are presented.

Taxonomic revision of the genus Nychiodes Lederer, 1853 (Geometridae: Ennominae: Boarmiini) with description of three new species—an integrative approach

Zootaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4812 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-61
Author(s):  
DOMINIC WANKE ◽  
AXEL HAUSMANN ◽  
LARS KROGMANN ◽  
GERGELY PETRÁNYI ◽  
HOSSEIN RAJAEI
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Dna Barcode ◽  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
Integrative Approach ◽  
Wing Pattern ◽  
Type Specimens ◽  
Distribution Maps ◽  
Taxonomic Approach ◽  
Three New Species ◽  
A New Species

The non-European taxa of the genus Nychiodes Lederer, 1853 are revised. Type specimens of all described species and a large series of about 800 additional specimens were morphologically examined. More than 400 genitalia preparations were made and analyzed along with distributional and DNA barcode data. As a result of our integrative taxonomic approach, Nychiodes waltheri saerdabica Wehrli, 1938 syn. nov., is synonymized with N. waltheri Wagner, 1919; N. palaestinensis libanotica Zerny, 1933 syn. nov. is synonymized with N. palaestinensis Wagner, 1919 and the synonymy of N. persuavis Wehrli, 1929 syn. rev. with N. palaestinensis is confirmed; N. admirabila safidaria Wiltshire, 1943 syn. nov. is synonymized with N. admirabila Brandt, 1938; N. agatcha Brandt, 1938 syn. nov., N. subvirida disjuncta Wehrli, 1941 syn. nov. and N. subvirida taftana Brandt, 1941 syn. nov. are synonymized with N. subvirida Brandt, 1938. Also, N. variabila variabila Brandt, 1938 syn. nov., N. variabila opulenta Brandt, 1941 syn. nov., N. divergaria elbursica Wehrli, 1937 syn. nov., N. divergaria fallax Wehrli, 1939 syn. nov. and N. divergaria achtyca Wehrli, 1939 syn. nov. are synonymized with N. divergaria Staudinger, 1892. Nychiodes convergata sp. nov. from Israel, N. mirzayansi sp. nov. from the Iran and N. eberti sp. nov. from Turkey are described. Lecto- and paralectotypes are designated for N. palaestinensis, N. antiquaria, N. divergaria. Furthermore, N. antiquaria is reported as a new species for Pakistan, N. rayatica is reported as a new species for Iran and the hypothetical occurrence of N. amygdalaria in Iran is confirmed. Additionally, N. tyttha needs to be excluded from the genus. Wing pattern, male and female genitalia and diagnostic characters of all examined species are illustrated and distribution maps are provided. Illustrated keys based on genitalia, as well as a complete checklist of the genus is given here. 

Taxonomic revision of Lepidura Townes, 1971 (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae: Mesochorinae) with the description of three new species, new distribution records and a key to the all known species

Zootaxa ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 4514 (2) ◽  
pp. 215
Author(s):  
RODRIGO O. ARAUJO ◽  
FELIPE VIVALLO
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
South America ◽  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
Type Specimens ◽  
Southern South America ◽  
Distribution Maps ◽  
Taxonomic Review ◽  
Three New Species ◽  
New Distribution ◽  
Occurrence Records

A taxonomic review of Lepidura Townes is presented, with three new species described. The following species are recognized: L. abbreviata Dasch, L. callaina Dasch, L. collaris Townes, L. improcera Dasch, L. mallecoensis Dasch, L. olivacea Dasch, L. rubicunda Dasch, L. tenebrosa Dasch, L. tuberosa Dasch, L. variegata Dasch, L. viridis Dasch, L. nigricephala sp. nov., L. patagonica sp. nov. and L. seminitida sp. nov. Species are restricted to Southern South America, occurring in the Andean biogeographic zone. New occurrence records and distribution maps are provided for all species, as well as diagnoses based on type specimens. In addition, an updated key for all species is provided. 

Three new species and a new combination among Southern African Schoenus (Cyperaceae, tribe Schoeneae)

Phytotaxa ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 401 (4) ◽  
pp. 267 ◽  
Author(s):  
TAMMY LYNN ELLIOTT ◽  
A. MUTHAMA MUASYA
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
Cape Floristic Region ◽  
New Combination ◽  
African Species ◽  
Distribution Maps ◽  
Three New Species ◽  
Species Descriptions ◽  
Recent Attention ◽  
African Clade

Schoenus is a morphologically complex, predominately austral genus. The taxonomy of the southern African clade of Schoenus has received recent attention with the transfer of 24 southern African species into Schoenus from Tetraria and Epischoenus in 2017. A taxonomic revision in early 2018 both revised the taxonomy of the Schoenus compar—Schoenus pictus and allies group, as well as described three new species endemic to the Cape Floristic Region of South Africa. In addition, seven new species were described in early 2019 as part of a revision of the Schoenus cuspidatus group. Here, we build on this recent taxonomic work by providing descriptions for three new species (Schoenus bracteosus, Schoenus comparoides and Schoenus triticoides). We also provide a new name at species rank for a taxon previously named as a variety of Tetraria sylvatica. We present detailed species descriptions, distribution maps and an updated identification key.

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