scholarly journals Taxonomic revision of the South American genus Mulinum (Azorelloideae, Apiaceae)

2017 ◽  
Vol 74 (1) ◽  
pp. 048
Author(s):  
Martina Fernández ◽  
Cecilia Ezcurra ◽  
Carolina I. Calviño
Keyword(s):  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
The Other ◽  
South American ◽  
Southern South America ◽  
Patagonian Steppe ◽  
Distribution Maps ◽  
New Synonyms ◽  
New Varieties ◽  
Diagnostic Key

The genus Mulinum is endemic to southern South America and is ecologically important because of its dominance in the vegetation of the high Andes and the Patagonian steppe. We present a treatment in which 10 species and 3 new varieties are accepted. A diagnostic key to the species is included, and lists of synonyms, morphological descriptions, observations on the morphological affinities between species, review of the relevant literature, illustrations, and distribution maps are provided. We also analyze and resolve nomenclatural problems, and we provide a list of dubious names and excluded names. Six new synonyms are recognized, including the names M. axilliflorum and M. echinus. Mulinum famatinense is considered here a variety of M. triacanthum. The other two varieties recognized are M. spinosum var. hirsutum and M. spinosum var. zechii. The area of distribution for M. crassifolium, M. leptacanthum, M. spinosum, M. triacanthum, and M. ulicinum has been extended. In addition, 27 lectotypes and one neotype are designated.

Taxonomic revision of Wissadula (Malvoideae, Malvaceae) in Brazil

Phytotaxa ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 243 (3) ◽  
pp. 201 ◽  
Author(s):  
Massimo Giuseppe Bovini ◽  
JOSÉ FERNANDO A. BAUMGRATZ
Keyword(s):  
Leaf Shape ◽  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
The Other ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Field Surveys ◽  
New Synonyms ◽  
Diagnostic Characteristics ◽  
High Species Diversity ◽  
Diagnostic Key ◽  
First Time

A comprehensive taxonomic revision of the genus Wissadula (Malvoideae, Malvaceae) in Brazil is presented. Through field surveys, examination of the specimens maintained in 39 herbaria, and a review of the literature, 19 Wissadula species are recognized. The main diagnostic characteristics used to distinguish amonth species are leaf shape, trichome type on branches and leaves, and the shape and number of mericarps. Wissadula mainly differs from the other genera in Malvoideae in having a mericarp constriction. A diagnostic key, detailed descriptions, illustrations, and geographic data are provided. Three species (W. boliviana, W. wissadifolia, and W. setifera) are recorded for the first time in Brazil. New synonyms and the typification of some names are also proposed, including for the Wissadula section Wissadula. Seven species are illustrated for the first time. Phytogeographic data suggest a neotropical distribution for this genus, with high species diversity in Paraguay, northern Argentina, eastern Bolivia, and western Brazil.

Insights into the Taxonomy of Citharexylum (Verbenaceae): A Revision of the South American Taxa

2021 ◽  
Vol 106 ◽  
pp. 167-233
Author(s):  
Nataly O'Leary ◽  
Laura A. Frost ◽  
Fabiana Mirra ◽  
Pablo Moroni
Keyword(s):  
South America ◽  
Central America ◽  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
New Combination ◽  
South American ◽  
Distribution Maps ◽  
New Synonyms ◽  
First Time ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Trees And Shrubs

Citharexylum L. belongs to the recently circumscribed tribe Citharexyleae of the Verbenaceae, along with Rehdera Moldenke. It comprises around 50 to 60 species of trees and shrubs growing in the Neotropics. A complete taxonomic revision of Citharexylum in South America is here provided for the first time. Thirty taxa are present in South America, 27 of these are endemic, and three of them also grow in Central America. Detailed morphological descriptions are given for each taxon, as well as a key for their identification; illustrations, photographs, or iconography; updated synonymy; geographic distribution maps and ecological notes; list of selected specimens; and discussion about the relationship among closely related taxa. A new status, C. poeppigii Walp. var. anomalum (Moldenke) N. O’Leary, and a new combination, C. dentatum D. Don var. canescens (Moldenke) N. O’Leary, are proposed. Thirty-five new synonyms are suggested, and lectotypes are designated for C. fruticosum L. var. brittonii (Moldenke) I. E. Méndez, C. laurifolium Hayek, and Rauvolfia spinosa Cav.

Taxonomic revision of the genus Panca Evans, 1955 (Hesperiidae: Hesperiinae: Hesperiini: Moncina) with the description of two new species

Zootaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4830 (3) ◽  
pp. 503-543
Author(s):  
ADALBERTO DANTAS DE MEDEIROS ◽  
DIEGO RODRIGO DOLIBAINA ◽  
EDUARDO CARNEIRO ◽  
OLAF HERMANN HENDRIK MIELKE ◽  
MIRNA MARTINS CASAGRANDE
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
Minas Gerais ◽  
South American ◽  
Mato Grosso ◽  
Distribution Maps ◽  
Natural Grasslands ◽  
Two New Species ◽  
Distrito Federal ◽  
Respective Species

The South American genus Panca Evans, 1955 and its respective species are revised. Previous to this study, the genus included solely its type species, Lerodea subpunctuli Hayward, 1934, until Panca moseri Dolibaina, Carneiro & O. Mielke, 2017 was described recently. However, as a result of a broader morphological study including closely related genera, we here propose that Panca assembles 12 species, most of which inhabit open environments such as the Cerrado biome and the natural grasslands of the Atlantic Forest biome. Eight species formerly included among other genera of Moncina are here combined with Panca: Panca satyr (Evans, 1955) comb. nov., Panca tobiasi (Mielke, 1992) comb. nov., Panca trogon (Evans, 1955) comb. nov., Panca steinhauseri (Dolibaina & A. Warren, 2015) comb. nov., Panca acroleuca (Plötz, 1884) comb. nov., and Panca mirnae (O. Mielke, Dolibaina, Carneiro & A. Warren, 2015) comb. nov. (all formerly in Artines Godman, 1901), Panca paulo (Bell, 1932) comb. nov. (formerly in Eutocus Godman, 1901), and Panca mictra (Evans, 1955) comb. nov. (formerly in Vidius Evans, 1955). Additionally, two new species are described from Brazil: Panca puri Medeiros, O. Mielke & Casagrande sp. nov. (from Pará, Pernambuco, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro and Paraná) and Panca xavante Medeiros, O. Mielke & Dolibaina sp. nov. (from Mato Grosso, Goiás, Distrito Federal and Minas Gerais). A neotype for Apaustus acroleuca Plötz, 1884 is designated. Illustrations of the male and female genitalia and distribution maps are presented for all the species of Panca and an identification key is provided for both sexes. 

Taxonomy of Sisyrinchium sect. Cephalanthum (Iridaceae: Iridoideae) in Southern Brazil

Phytotaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 475 (3) ◽  
pp. 125-177
Author(s):  
CAMILA DELLANHESE INÁCIO ◽  
LILIAN EGGERS
Keyword(s):  
Geographical Distribution ◽  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
South American ◽  
Southern Brazil ◽  
Morphological Similarity ◽  
Distribution Maps ◽  
Molecular Features ◽  
Phylogenetic Studies ◽  
New Synonym ◽  
Botanical Illustrations

Here we present a first contribution to the taxonomic revision of Sisyrinchium (Iridaceae: Iridoideae) for Southern Brazil. Sisyrinchium sect. Cephalanthum is one of the six sections in which the Brazilian species of the genus are classified, and the second largest in number of taxa. This monograph presents the taxonomic treatment of 22 taxa characterized by a unique set of morphological and molecular features, assigned to the section by phylogenetic studies, as well as the unplaced S. elegantulum, which is included here due to morphological similarity. A new status and a new synonym are proposed, and nine lectotypes and one neotype are designated. An identification key is provided, and species are described, accompanied by botanical illustrations, pictures, and distribution maps. In addition, geographical distribution, habitat, phenology, notes, and examined specimens are presented. Species of the section are mainly distributed in the South American biogeographic dominions of Chacoan and Parana.

A taxonomic revision of the Neotropical termite genus Cyrilliotermes Fontes (Isoptera, Termitidae, Syntermitinae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 3186 (1) ◽  
pp. 25 ◽  
Author(s):  
REGINALDO CONSTANTINO ◽  
SÉRGIO H.C. CARVALHO
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
Junior Synonym ◽  
Southeastern Brazil ◽  
South American ◽  
The South ◽  
Gut Morphology ◽  
Distribution Maps ◽  
Two New Species

The taxonomy of the South American termite genus Cyrilliotermes Fontes, 1985 is revised, including an identification keyto soldiers and distribution maps for all species. Two new species are described: C. brevidens and C. crassinasus, bothfrom southeastern Brazil. C. cashassa Fontes, 1985 and C. jaci Fontes, 1985 are both designated as junior synonyms ofC. angulariceps (Mathews, 1977), and C. cupim Fontes, 1985 is designated as a junior synonym of C. strictinasus (Mathews, 1977). An updated diagnosis for the genus is presented, including gut morphology. All species are illustrated.

A TAXONOMIC REVIEW AND A NEW SPECIES OF THE SOUTH AMERICAN WOODY GENUS AMBURANA (LEGUMINOSAE, PAPILIONOIDEAE)

Phytotaxa ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 212 (4) ◽  
pp. 249 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elidiene P. Seleme ◽  
GWILYM P. LEWIS ◽  
CHARLES H. STIRTON ◽  
Ângela L.b. Sartori ◽  
Vidal F. Mansano
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Geographical Distribution ◽  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
South American ◽  
Peruvian Amazon ◽  
The South ◽  
Chapada Diamantina ◽  
Distribution Maps ◽  
Taxonomic Review ◽  
A New Species

A taxonomic revision of the South American genus Amburana comprised of three species is presented, including the new species A. erythrosperma which is described and illustrated. Amburana cearensis occurs widely in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil and Paraguay.  Amburana acreana occurs in the Bolivian, Brazilian and Peruvian Amazon. Amburana erythrosperma is endemic to the southern Chapada Diamantina, Bahia, Brazil. The species are distinguished by the color of the stem, the number per leaf and shape of leaflets, the size of inflorescence, color and size of the standard petal, fruit with endocarp developed to form a papery wing surrounding the seed or this lacking, and color of seed. A key to the species is provided together with descriptions, taxonomic comments, geographical distribution maps and illustrations for each.  Lectotypes for A. acreana and A. cearensis are designated.

scholarly journals Taxonomic revision of Peperomia (Piperaceae) from Uruguay

Phytotaxa ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 244 (2) ◽  
pp. 125 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia Mai ◽  
Andrés Rossado ◽  
José Mauricio Bonifacino ◽  
Jorge Luiz Waechter
Keyword(s):  
Species Identification ◽  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
Identification Key ◽  
Distribution Maps ◽  
Taxonomic Treatment ◽  
New Synonyms ◽  
First Time

The genus Peperomia is represented by eight species in Uruguay: P. catharinae, P. comarapana, P. hispidula, P. increscens, P. pereskiifolia, P. psilostachya, P. tetraphylla and P. trineuroides. Peperomia psilostachya is reported for the first time for the flora of Uruguay, from material collected in moist hillside and riverside forests from the northeast and east of the country. Three new synonyms are proposed: P. arechavaletae var. arechavaletae as synonym of P. trineuroides, P. arechavaletae var. minor of P. tetraphylla and P. trapezoidalis of P. psilostachya. Lectotypes for P. arechavaletae, P. arechavaletae var. minor and P. tacuariana, and a neotype for P. herteri are designated. The taxonomic treatment includes synonymies used in Uruguay, morphological descriptions, distribution and habitat data, phenology, conservation assesment, observations, and material examined for each species treated. A species identification key, plant illustrations and distribution maps in Uruguay are provided.

scholarly journals Oosagitta gen. nov. from tropical Africa, with revision of two species and description of four new species (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae, Galerucinae)

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sabine Kortenhaus ◽  
Thomas Wagner
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Type Species ◽  
New Genus ◽  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
The Other ◽  
Monophyletic Group ◽  
Median Lobe ◽  
Tropical Africa ◽  
Reliable Identification ◽  
Distribution Maps

After our taxonomic revision of Ootheca Chevrolat, 1837, and the description of Oothecoides Kortenhaus & Wagner, 2011 and Ootibia Kortenhaus & Wagner, 2012, it became clear that a further four galerucine species, closely related to the above named taxa, form a distinct monophyletic group, that constitutes a new genus, Oosagitta gen. nov. with O. anningae sp. nov., O. geescheae sp. nov., O. melanopicta sp. nov. and O. thomasi sp. nov.. Exosoma angolensis Laboissière, 1939, the type species of the new genus, and Ergana minuta Laboissière, 1937 are newly transferred to Oosagitta gen. nov. All species of Oosagitta gen. nov. are characterized by a broad body and pronotum, a more or less convex dorsum and short legs, and as such are most similar to the other above named genera. The antennae of Oosagitta gen. nov. are distinctly longer than those of Ootheca, Oothecoides and Ootibia. Genital structures of the males allow a reliable identification of the genus. (Re-)descriptions are given for all species, including semi-schematic illustrations depicting the habitus outline, shape of the basal antennomeres and the median lobe. Photographs of the name-bearing types and distribution maps are provided.

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.

A taxonomic revision of South American species of the seed-harvester ant genus Pogonomyrmex (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). Part II

Zootaxa ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5033 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-230
Author(s):  
ROBERT A. JOHNSON
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Natural History ◽  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
Junior Synonym ◽  
South American ◽  
South American Species ◽  
Distribution Maps ◽  
Harvester Ant ◽  
Senior Synonym ◽  
Ergatoid Males

This paper provides a taxonomic revision and reviews natural history for 35 South American species of the seed-harvesting ant genus Pogonomyrmex. Species treated herein mostly comprise the P. rastratus-group; four species are revived from synonomy, three taxa are elevated from subspecies to species, five taxa are synonymized, and 20 new species are described. The following taxa are revived from synonomy: P. intermedia Menozzi, P. semistriata Emery, P. spinolae Emery, and P. weiseri Santschi. The following taxa are raised from subspecies to species: P. leonis Kusnezov, P. pulchellus Santschi, and P. sanmartini Kusnezov. The following new synonymies are proposed, with the senior synonym listed first, and the junior synonym(s) in parentheses: P. carbonarius Mayr (= P. kusnezovi Cuezzo & Claver, = P. weiseri var. neuquensis Santschi, = P. variabilis Santschi); P. vermiculatus Emery (= P. vermiculatus var. chubutensis Forel, = P. vermiculatus var. jorgenseni Forel). The following new species are described: P. apterogenos, P. araucania, P. atacama, P. bolivianus, P. colca, P. cusquena, P. excelsior, P. forelii, P. granulatus, P. lagunabravensis, P. loaensis, P. mapuche, P. maulensis, P. pichachen, P. propinqua, P. santschii, P. strioligaster, P. tafi, P. varicolor, and P. wilsoni. One species treated herein has brachypterous queens (P. atacama), one species has dimorphic queens (winged and brachypterous in P. longibarbis), and two species have ergatoid (permanently wingless) queens and ergatoid males (P. apterogenos, P. laguanbravensis); the latter two are the only known ant species in which both sexual castes are only ergatoid. I also provide keys for workers and queens (in English and Spanish), diagnoses for males, photographs of known castes, distribution maps, and a summary of known biology.  

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