scholarly journals Salvia gomezpompae (Lamiaceae), a new species from Veracruz, Mexico

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jesús Guadalupe González-Gallegos ◽  
Brenda Yudith Bedolla García ◽  
Rolando Uría
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Leaf Shape ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Similar Species ◽  
Morphological Examination ◽  
Standard Procedures ◽  
Vegetative Characters ◽  
Floral Characters ◽  
Comparative Examination ◽  
A New Species

Background: During a prospecting revision of Salvia collections at IEB, MEXU and XAL herbaria for Flora of Veracruz, undetermined specimens, or misidentified either as S. nana or S. prunelloides, not referable to any known species were identified. Hypotheses: The morphological characters of these specimens match with those of Salvia subg. Calosphace sect. Farinaceae and support them as an undescribed species. Taxon: Lamiaceae, Salvia sp. nov. Study site: Central portion of the state of Veracruz. Methods: Botanical explorations were conducted in the two general areas in which the putative new species has been recorded, new specimens were collected and prepared according to standard procedures. A thorough morphological examination was applied, and the hypothesis was tested contrasting the evidence against specialized taxonomic literature and specimens of the most similar species. Results: Salvia sp. nov. is vegetatively almost identical to S. nana but lacks the diagnostic floral characters defining the group to which this species belongs, sect. Uliginosae. Floral characters rather match those of sect. Farinaceae, to which is assigned; between the species of this section, it is most similar to S. oblongifolia but clearly differs by vegetative characters (petiole length, absence of axillary leaves, leaf shape, size, pubescence and texture, as well as by having thickened veins). Conclusions: Morphological and comparative examination contrasting with the species of Salvia justifies the recognition of a new Salvia species, which is here named as Salvia gomezpompae and properly described.

scholarly journals Taxonomic novelties in Cyclodium (Dryopteridaceae) and a key to the species with free veins

2019 ◽  
Vol 152 (3) ◽  
pp. 521-530
Author(s):  
Amabily Bohn ◽  
Fernando B. Matos ◽  
Paulo H. Labiak
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Herbarium Specimens ◽  
Similar Species ◽  
Conservation Assessment ◽  
Phylogenetic Studies ◽  
Important Region ◽  
Standard Procedures ◽  
Taxonomic Studies ◽  
A New Species

Background – Cyclodium is a neotropical fern genus comprising about ten species. Most species are found in northern South America, and the foothills of the Guiana Shield is an important region for species diversification. Our phylogenetic and taxonomic studies of the genus demonstrated the need to describe a new species and to recognize a variety at species level.Methods – This study is based on herbarium specimens from CAY, HUA, INPA, MBM, NY, P, RB, UC, UFP, UPCB, and US. Morphological characters were analyzed using standard procedures. The indumentum and spores of the new species were studied using a scanning electron microscope. Species delimitation is proposed based on our preliminary phylogenetic studies, as well as on morphology and geographical distribution.Key results – Cyclodium alansmithii Bohn & Labiak is recognized as a new species, described, and illustrated. The most similar species is Cyclodium inerme (Fée) A.R.Sm., from which it differs by ovate-lanceolate and bicolored scales, reduced fronds, truncate pinna bases, and non-ciliate indusia. Cyclodium alansmithii is currently assessed as Endangered (EN) using IUCN criteria, but more fieldwork and herbarium studies are necessary to establish a more accurate conservation assessment. Cyclodium trianae (Mett.) A.R.Sm. var. chocoense A.R.Sm. is here elevated to species rank. A key to species of Cyclodium with free veins is provided.

scholarly journals Novitates neocaledonicae. XIII. Taxonomy and nomenclature of the genus Xyris (Xyridaceae, Poales) in New Caledonia, with description of a new species

Phytotaxa ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 502 (3) ◽  
pp. 219-229
Author(s):  
JÉRÉMIE MOREL ◽  
JÉRÔME MUNZINGER
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
New Caledonia ◽  
Distinct Species ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Remarkable Feature ◽  
Anatomical Features ◽  
Line Drawings ◽  
Vegetative Characters ◽  
Reproductive Characters ◽  
A New Species

Three endemic species of Xyris (Xyridaceae, Poales) are currently recognized in New Caledonia. A recent multivariate analysis of 18 morphological characters based on 129 specimens of Xyris from New Caledonia, supported by 10 anatomical and micromorphological observations, suggested that three species should be recognized in the New Caledonian archipelago. However, the three published names did not correspond to the three entities identified via the multivariate analyses. The results showed that Xyris neocaledonia Rendle was morphologically distinct but requires lectotypification, Xyris guillauminii Conert was indistinct from X. pancheri Rendle, and that a new morphologically distinct species required description. We therefore propose to clarify the taxonomy of the genus for New Caledonia, by designating a lectotype, making this synonymy and describing the new species. The new species, Xyris desquamatus J.R.Morel & Munzinger, sp. nov., has the remarkable feature of leaves that are shed as the plant senesces, and is reflected in the specific epithet for this new species. Line drawings are provided for the new species, along with colour photos for the three New Caledonian Xyris species and a distribution map. Three identification keys are provided, the first based on vegetative characters, the second on reproductive characters and the third on anatomical features of the leaf. Xyris desquamatus is preliminarily assigned an IUCN risk of extinction assessment of vulnerable.

scholarly journals Amaioua longipedicellata (Rubiaceae, Gardenieae), a new species from the Brazilian Atlantic coast

2019 ◽  
Vol 152 (1) ◽  
pp. 84-92
Author(s):  
Piero G. Delprete ◽  
Jomar G. Jardim
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Atlantic Forest ◽  
Atlantic Coast ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Herbarium Specimens ◽  
Similar Species ◽  
Field Observations ◽  
Undescribed Species ◽  
Semideciduous Forest ◽  
A New Species

Background – Ongoing studies of Brazilian Rubiaceae revealed an undescribed species of Amaioua endemic to Atlantic Forest (Restinga and Semideciduous forest) of the state of Bahia, which is here described and illustrated, and its morphological characters are discussed and compared with those of similar species. Methods – This study is based on examinations of herbarium specimens, samples preserved in 60% ethanol, field observations, and digital images. Herbarium specimens of the CAY, CEPEC, HBR, IBGE, K, MBM, NY, RB, U, UB, UFG, and US herbaria were directly studied. Additional images of herbarium specimens were studied online. Results – Amaioua longipedicellata Delprete & J.G.Jardim is here described, illustrated and compared with the two most similar species, i.e., A. glomerulata (Lam. ex Poir.) Delprete & C.H.Perss. and A. intermedia Mart. A table comparing the morphological characters of these three species, and an appendix with selected specimens studied of A. glomerulata and A. intermedia are included.

Description of a new species of Plutomurus Yosii (Collembola: Tomoceridae) from Georgia, Caucasus and notes on the morphology of Plutomurus birsteini Djanashvili & Barjadze

Zootaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4790 (2) ◽  
pp. 375-386
Author(s):  
SHALVA BARJADZE ◽  
ROSANNA GIORDANO ◽  
FELIPE SOTO-ADAMES
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Original Description ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Identification Key ◽  
Type Locality ◽  
Similar Species ◽  
The Caucasus ◽  
Invertebrate Communities ◽  
A New Species

Plutomurus jordanai sp. nov. from Zeda Kvilishori Cave (Tskaltubo Municipality, Imereti region, Western Georgia) is described, illustrated and differentiated from other morphologically similar species‒‒P. kelasuricus Martynova, 1969 and P. eristoi Barjadze, Baquero, Soto-Adames, Giordano & Jordana, 2016. In addition, morphological characters omitted or erroneously provided in the original description of Plutomurus birsteini Djanashvili & Barjadze, 2011 are described and illustrated from the specimen sampled in the type locality‒‒Sakishore Cave (Racha region, Western Georgia). An identification key to the species of the genus Plutomurus reported from the Caucasus is presented. A list of the invertebrate communities for Zeda Kvilishori and Sakishore caves is provided. 

A new species and a new record of Peliosanthes (Asparagaceae) from eastern Thailand

Phytotaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 470 (4) ◽  
pp. 290-297
Author(s):  
NORIYUKI TANAKA ◽  
SERGEY S. S. KALYUZHNY
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
New Record ◽  
Similar Species ◽  
Taxonomic Relationships ◽  
Flowering Stem ◽  
Floral Characters ◽  
A New Species

Peliosanthes oksanae is described and illustrated as a new species from eastern Thailand. It is most similar to P. gracilipes known from northern and southwestern Thailand and northwestern Laos, from which it differs mainly by the shorter flowering stem, flowers borne singly or binately in the axils of the bracts and almost free oblong filaments not forming a typical corona. We briefly discuss taxonomic relationships between P. oksanae and two similar species, P. gracilipes and P. caesia. It is notable that especially P. oksanae and P. gracilipes are close in floral characters to Ophiopogon. We also report P. triandra, which was described from southern Cambodia, as new to Thailand. Both P. triandra and P. oksanae occurred in the same habitat.

Diabrotica collicola (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), a new species of leaf beetle from Argentina and key to species of the Diabrotica virgifera group and relatives

Zootaxa ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 2683 (1) ◽  
pp. 45 ◽  
Author(s):  
NORA CABRERA ◽  
GUILLERMO CABRERA WALSH
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Hind Wing ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Leaf Beetle ◽  
Full Description ◽  
Wing Venation ◽  
Similar Species ◽  
Diabrotica Virgifera ◽  
Catamarca Province ◽  
A New Species

The new species Diabrotica collicola Cabrera & Cabrera Walsh is described and illustrated based on specimens collected from Balcozna, Catamarca Province (Argentina). A full description is provided and includes adding morphological characters of the mouthparts, hind wing venation, binding patch, metendosternite, and details of male and female genitalia previously overlooked for the genus. Diabrotica collicola is recognized by the following characters: general color parrot green with yellowish vittae, genal space less than 1/4 maximum length of the eye, antennomeres 2 and 3 subequal in males, 3 longer in females, both antennomeres together more than length 1/2 of 4 in both sexes, prothoracic and mesothoracic tarsi of males with ventral adhesive patch, internal sac of the median lobe with four sclerites. Differences with similar species D. mutabilis Baly, D. fulvofasciata Jacoby, D. mapiriensis gussi Krysan & Smith and D. porracea Harold are discussed. A key to D. collicola and similar species is provided.

Pinnularia arkadii sp. nov., a new diatom (Naviculales, Bacillariophyceae) from Shemya Island, Alaska, USA

2018 ◽  
Vol 52 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-89 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. A. Neplyukhina ◽  
D. A. Chudaev ◽  
M. A. Gololobova
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Central Area ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Peat Bog ◽  
Similar Species ◽  
Unique Combination ◽  
Pennate Diatom ◽  
Diatom Genus ◽  
A New Species

Based on a unique combination of morphological characters, a new species of the raphid pennate diatom genus Pinnularia was described from the sediments in MacDonald Point peat-bog, Shemya Island, Alaska, USA. P. arkadii sp. nov. has linear valves with parallel margins, widely rounded ends and central area forming wide fascia; striae are relatively coarse, 5.6–6.6 in 10 μm, not crossed by longitudal bands. This taxon was compared to other morphologically similar species of Pinnularia: P. aestuarii, P. brebissonii, P. eifelana, P. franconica, P. idsbensis, P. inconstans, P. laperousei, P. linearidivergens, P. rabenhorstii var. subantarctica and P. tolottiana. The main morphological characters of P. arkadii and similar taxa are discussed.

Bulbophyllum xuansonii (Orchidaceae), a new miniature orchid from northern Vietnam and new national record of B. gracilipes

Phytotaxa ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 522 (2) ◽  
pp. 150-156
Author(s):  
DINH HIEP NGUYEN ◽  
LEONID V. AVERYANOV ◽  
VAN SON DANG ◽  
PHUOC DIEN PHAM ◽  
TATIANA MAISAK ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Similar Species ◽  
Northern Vietnam ◽  
Identification Of Species ◽  
A New Species

Bulbophyllum xuansonii belonging to section Brachystachyae, discovered in Ninh Binh and Son La provinces is described here as a new species for science. This species is similar to B. xylophyllum and B. gracilipes but can be easily distinguished by the smaller habit and shape of tepals and stelidia. Additionally, B. gracilipes found in Lam Dong Province is reported as the species newly recorded for the flora of Vietnam. The paper provides analytical photos and data on phenology, ecology, and distribution of studied species. Morphological characters of the new species and similar species are shortly discussed. The key for identification of species of B. sect. Brachystachyae in Vietnam is also included.

Geothelphusa makatao sp. nov. (Crustacea: Brachyura: Potamidae), a new freshwater crab from an uplifted Pleistocene reef in Taiwan

Zootaxa ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 2106 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
HSI-TE SHIH ◽  
JHY-YUN SHY
Keyword(s):  
Phylogenetic Analysis ◽  
Mitochondrial Dna ◽  
New Species ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Similar Species ◽  
Freshwater Crab ◽  
Closely Related Species ◽  
Dna Evidence ◽  
Southwestern Taiwan ◽  
A New Species

A new species of potamid freshwater crab, Geothelphusa makatao, is described from southwestern Taiwan, based on morphological characters and mitochondrial DNA evidence. The new species differs from close congeners, G. pingtung Tan & Liu, 1998, G. shernshan Chen, Cheng & Shy, 2005, and G. ancylophallus Shy, Ng & Yu, 1994 and a superficially similar species, G. albogilva Shy, Ng & Yu, 1994, in the structure of its ambulatory legs, thoracic sternum, male abdomen, and male first pleopods. The unique gene sequences of 16S rRNA and cytochrome oxidase I also support the recognition of this coastal population, which is isolated from other closely related species inhabiting montane areas. Except for G. makatao, the phylogenetic analysis showed that there are three additional hill subclades within the G. pingtung clade, G. shernshan, G. pingtung and the Liangshan subclade, situated in different watersheds of rivers or streams near the Central Range in the southwestern Taiwan.

scholarly journals A new species of Specklinia (Orchidaceae, Pleurothallidinae) from Colombia

2012 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-23
Author(s):  
Marta Kolanowska
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Leaf Shape ◽  
Field Work ◽  
Floral Characters ◽  
A New Species

Abstract During field work conducted in Colombia, a new species of the genus Specklinia Lindl., S. pereziana was found. The new species is described and illustrated. Information about its habitat and ecology is provided. Specklinia pereziana is similar to S. muricaudata, from which it differs in leaf shape and floral characters - the main differences between the species are discussed.

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