scholarly journals Preliminary placement and new records of an overlooked Amazonian tree, Christiana mennegae (Malvaceae)

PeerJ ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. e12244
Author(s):  
Rafael G. Barbosa-Silva ◽  
Thales Silva Coutinho ◽  
Santelmo Vasconcelos ◽  
Delmo Fonseca da Silva ◽  
Guilherme Oliveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phylogenetic Analysis ◽  
New Records ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Its2 Region ◽  
Rbcl Gene ◽  
Morphological Investigation ◽  
Phylogenetic Placement ◽  
Brazilian Flora ◽  
First Time

Christiana mennegae is a phylogenetically enigmatic taxon and represents a case in point of a species whose presence escaped the radar of the Amazon lists and the Brazilian Flora project. Here we expand its distribution by adding new records from Peru and overlooked ones from Brazil. To investigate its phylogenetic placement in the Brownlowioideae, part of the rbcL gene of the plastid and the intergenic ITS2 region were sequenced. Macro- and micro-morphological investigation of features of C. mennegae using SEM of foliar, flower, fruit and seed structures are presented. A lectotype for the name is designated here. The morphology of trichomes revealed five types of trichomes ranging from glandular to branched and unbranched and we also report stomata on the seed surface for the first time in Brownlowioideae. Christiana mennegae and C. africana were recovered as sister species in the phylogenetic analysis, albeit with low to moderate support, and more species of this and closely related genera must be sampled and analyzed in order to obtain a clearer picture of the group’s affinities and relationships. We provide an update of its conservation status from Vulnerable to Least Concern. We also highlight the need for investment in the digitization of biological collections, botanical capacity building at the local level and the importance of the availability of online literature to speed the study of Amazonian plant diversity.

Molecular insights into the phylogenetic placement of the poorly known genus Niceforonia Goin & Cochran, 1963 (Anura: Brachycephaloidea)

Zootaxa ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 4514 (4) ◽  
pp. 487
Author(s):  
ANDRÉS R. ACOSTA-GALVIS ◽  
JEFFREY W. STREICHER ◽  
LUIGI MANUELLI ◽  
TRAVIS CUDDY ◽  
RAFAEL O. DE SÁ
Keyword(s):  
Phylogenetic Analysis ◽  
New World ◽  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
Phylogenetic Inference ◽  
Genetic Distances ◽  
Molecular Phylogenetic Analysis ◽  
Phylogenetic Placement ◽  
Molecular Phylogenetic ◽  
First Time

Among New World direct-developing frogs belonging to the clade Brachycephaloidea (= Terraranae), there are several genera with uncertain phylogenetic placements. One notable example is the genus Niceforonia Goin & Cochran 1963, which includes three species that are endemic to Colombia. Three specimens of the species Niceforonia nana were collected and for the first time the genus is included in a molecular phylogenetic analysis of mitochondrial (mtDNA; 12S and 16S) and nuclear (nucDNA; TYR and RAG1) markers. Molecular phylogenetic inference based on concatenated and separate mtDNA and nucDNA analyses recovered Niceforonia nana nested within Hypodactylus Hedges et al. 2008, rendering the latter genus paraphyletic. Consequently, herein we place the genus Hypodactylus in the synonymy of Niceforonia to resolve the paraphyly and place Niceforonia in the subfamily Hypodactylinae. Based on our revised concept of the genus Niceforonia we conducted preliminary morphological comparisons using specimens and literature descriptions. Finally, Nicefornia nana is quite divergent from other species of Niceforonia (uncorrected genetic distances of ca. 10% 16S and 7% TYR) suggesting that further taxonomic revision may be warranted. 

Too many floristic inventories? New records in seasonal semi-deciduous forest in the Serra da Mantiqueira in Minas Gerais state answer this question

Rodriguésia ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Elias Ferreira Barbosa ◽  
Geicilaine Alves Basilio ◽  
Luciana Carvalho Pereira ◽  
Diego Rafael Gonzaga ◽  
Alain Chautems ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New Records ◽  
Deciduous Forest ◽  
Minas Gerais ◽  
The State ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Minas Gerais State ◽  
Great Relevance ◽  
Brazilian Flora ◽  
Floristic Data ◽  
First Time

Abstract The importance of continuously conducting botanical inventories has been questioned in recent decades, generating a lack of investment and interest in this area. However, several applied studies are only possible after obtaining the primary data from such surveys. Despite having the greatest richness of plants known in Brazil, several areas with knowledge gaps remain in Minas Gerais (MG) state. This is the case for the Serra da Mantiqueira, an important area for biodiversity conservation in the country. In this scenario, the phytophysiognomy of Seasonal Semi-deciduous Forest (SSF) deserves attention, as it is broadly distributed and has great relevance in the state, although subsampled. Therefore, this study aimed to present records of species for the flora of MG and discuss the need for floristic surveys in Brazil. These species were recorded in three of 10 studied remnants along expeditions performed between the years of 2012 and 2019 as part of a wide study performed in SSF remnants in the Serra da Mantiqueira which have a deficit of floristic data. Three species are recorded for the first time in MG, one species was rediscovered after more than two centuries from the last collection (which represents its nomenclatural type), in addition to nine other species which must be considered rare in the state. This study contributed to filling gaps in knowledge on Brazilian flora and also demonstrated the relevance of continuing new collections, mainly in specific subsampled areas in the interior of the country such as in SSF remnants.

Taxonomic studies on Amomum Roxburgh s.l. (Zingiberaceae) in MyanmarⅠ: Two new species and two new records for the flora of Myanmar

Phytotaxa ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 418 (2) ◽  
pp. 158-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
HONG-BO DING ◽  
SHI-SHUN ZHOU ◽  
BIN YANG ◽  
REN LI ◽  
MYA BHONE MAW ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
New Records ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Time Data ◽  
Line Drawings ◽  
Floral Tube ◽  
Two New Species ◽  
Voucher Specimens ◽  
Taxonomic Studies ◽  
First Time

Two taxa of Amomum (Zingiberaceae), Amomum erythranthum and Amomum ampliflorum, from Putao, Kachin State of Northern Myanmar are described and illustrated as new to science. Amomum erythranthum is morphologically similar to A. subulatum and A. nimkeyense in having similar yellow flowers, but can be distinguished by its reddish floral tube, red anther connective, red and pubescent fruit. Amomum ampliflorum is similar to A. maximum, A. dealbatum and A. odontocarpum in white flower, but differs in its longer inflorescence and much larger flower. Two species, Amomum pauciflorum and Wurfbainia microcarpum are recorded for the flora of Myanmar for the first time. Data on ecology, phenology, distribution, conservation status, similarities to the related taxa, as well as colour photographs and line drawings of the type, and voucher specimens are provided for all reported taxa.

Corrigendum to: The phylogenetic placement of Australian Linderniaceae and implications for generic taxonomy

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 373
Author(s):  
Ed Biffin ◽  
W. R. (Bill) Barker ◽  
Bruce Wannan ◽  
Yi-Shuo Liang
Keyword(s):  
Phylogenetic Analysis ◽  
Molecular Phylogeny ◽  
Dna Sequences ◽  
Sister Relationship ◽  
Australian Species ◽  
Phylogenetic Placement ◽  
Generic Framework ◽  
Broad Concept ◽  
First Time ◽  
Name Changes

The taxonomy of Linderniaceae has been considered difficult, particularly in the establishment of a stable generic framework. The prevailing approach in Australia and globally has been to adopt a broad concept of Lindernia encompassing several segregates that have at various times been recognised as genera or subgeneric taxa. A recent global conspectus drawing on molecular phylogeny returned Lindernia to a narrower circumscription and also retained several long-recognised and more recently established genera. It included a polyphyletic Vandellia, encompassing many Australian species previously accepted as belonging in Lindernia. Here, we test these generic concepts using the phylogenetic analysis of plastid matK DNA sequences, including representatives of Australian Linderniaceae. We propose a generic taxonomy that resolves existing polyphyly and balances the need for name changes against the information conveyed by generic names. Our concept of Lindernia recognises three monophyletic subgenera. Evidence is insufficient to determine whether Micranthemum should be subsumed in Lindernia or remains a close ally with a sister relationship to it. In light of our findings, we return most of the Australian species to Lindernia; we also establish for the first time: Lindernia subg. Ilysanthes (Raf.) Wannan, W.R.Barker & Y.S.Liang, based on Ilysanthes Raf.; a replacement name Yamazakia W.R.Barker, Y.S.Liang & Wannan for Tittmannia Rchb. nom. rej., with consequential combinations Y. viscosa (Hornem.) W.R.Barker, Y.S.Liang & Wannan, based on Gratiola viscosa Hornem. and Y. pusilla W.R.Barker, Y.S.Liang & Wannan, based on Gratiola pusilla Willd.; and, in expanding Torenia, the combination Tor. anagallis (Burm.f.) Wannan, W.R.Barker & Y.S.Liang, based on Ruellia anagallis Burm.f.

scholarly journals New records of lichens and allied fungi from the Kostroma Region, Russia

2019 ◽  
Vol 56 ◽  
pp. 53-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irina Urbanavichene ◽  
Gennadii Urbanavichus
Keyword(s):  
Rare Species ◽  
Nature Reserve ◽  
New Records ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Federal District ◽  
Southern Urals ◽  
The Southern Urals ◽  
Central Federal District ◽  
Data Book ◽  
First Time

29 species of lichens, 3 non-lichenized calicioid fungi and 3 lichenicolous fungi are reported for the first time from the Kostroma Region. Among them, 15 species are new for the Central Federal District, including Myrionora albidula – a rare species with widely scattered locations, previously known only from the Southern Urals Mts in European Russia. The most important discoveries are confined to old-growth coniferous Picea sp. and Abies sibirica forests in the Kologriv Forest Nature Reserve. Two species (Leptogium burnetiae and Menegazzia terebrata) are included in the Red Data Book of Russian Federation. The distribution, ecology, taxonomic characters and conservation status of rare species and of those new for the Central Federal District are provided.

scholarly journals New records and conservation of Passiflora L. (Passifloraceae s.s.) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 115-128
Author(s):  
Michaele Alvim Milward-de-Azevedo ◽  
Natália Brandão Gonçalves Fernandes
Keyword(s):  
Rio De Janeiro ◽  
New Records ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Sensu Stricto ◽  
Distribution Data ◽  
Distribution Maps ◽  
Area Of Occupancy ◽  
The Family ◽  
First Time ◽  
Janeiro State

Passiflora L. belongs to the family Passifloraceaesensu stricto, and comprises 700–750 species. There are approximately 161 known species of the family in Brazil, of which 153 belong to Passiflora, 89 are endemic, 83 occur in the region of the Atlantic Domain; 40 occur in Rio de Janeiro State (RJ). Using field samplings techniques and scientific collection analyses, we present here new geographic records for Passiflora deidamioides Harms, P. imbeana Sacco, P. junqueirae Imig & Cervi, and P. truncata Regel for RJ, principally in the Serra dos Órgãos National Park (PARNASO). Geographic distribution data was used to calculate the Extension of Occurrence (EOO) and Area of Occupancy (AOO) of the species. Passiflora junqueirae, previously considered endemic to Espírito Santo State, now has new records for RJ. Passiflora imbeana and P. truncata are extended into RJ, being recorded there for the first time in the municipality of Teresópolis. The four species are cited for the first time in PARNASO, occurring between 1,000 and 1,700 m.a.s.l. in Montane and Upper Montane Atlantic Rainforest. We provide taxonomic information, distribution maps, and the conservation status of the species.

scholarly journals Reassessment of the phylogenetic interrelationships of basal turtles (Testudinata)

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jérémy Anquetin
Keyword(s):  
Phylogenetic Analysis ◽  
Data Matrix ◽  
Late Triassic ◽  
Character State ◽  
Additional Species ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Fossil Species ◽  
Turtle Species ◽  
Phylogenetic Placement ◽  
First Time

Recent discoveries from the Late Triassic and Middle Jurassic have significantly improved the fossil record of early turtles. These new forms offer a unique opportunity to test the interrelationships of basal turtles. Nineteen fossil species are added to the taxon sample of the most comprehensive morphological phylogenetic analysis of the turtle clade. Among these additional species are recently discovered forms (e.g., Odontochelys semitestacea, Eileanchelys waldmani, Condorchelys antiqua), taxa generally omitted from previous analyses (e.g., chengyuchelyids, Sichuanchelys chowi) and species included in a phylogenetic analysis for the first time (Naomichelys speciosa and Siamochelys peninsularis). The coding of several characters is reassessed in light of recent observations, but also in order to reduce unwarranted assumptions on character and character state homologies. Additional characters from previous analyses, as well as five new ones, are also included, resulting in a data matrix of 178 characters scored for 86 turtle species and 7 fossil outgroups.The data set resolves the relationships of most newly included taxa, with the exception of Sichuanchelys chowi and ‘Chengyuchelys’ dashanpuensis. The phylogenetic placement of Heckerochelys romani, Condorchelys antiqua and Eileanchelys waldmani as stem turtles more derived than Kayentachelys aprix but more basal than Meiolania platyceps and Mongolochelys efremovi is corroborated. The relationships of chengyuchelyids remain unclear and more investigation is needed regarding these forms, yet interestingly they are unstable with respect to stem turtles. In contrast to previous analyses, Arundelemys dardeni is placed within pleurosternids. Siamochelys peninsularis falls within xinjiangchelyids. Perhaps the most salient conclusion of the present study is the placement of Naomichelys speciosa as a basal member of a clade uniting meiolaniids, Mongolochelys efremovi and Otwayemys cunicularius. This clade of rather large stem turtles was spread worldwide during the Mesozoic at least and persisted up until the Pleistocene with meiolaniids.

scholarly journals Seven new records of Myrtaceae in Brazil

Check List ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 1709 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcos Sobral ◽  
Maria Anália Duarte de Souza ◽  
Matheus Fortes Santos ◽  
Thaís Elias de Almeida
Keyword(s):  
New Records ◽  
Espírito Santo ◽  
Brazilian Amazonia ◽  
Brazilian Flora ◽  
Espirito Santo ◽  
First Time

Calyptranthes conduplicata, C. vexata, Eugenia moritziana, E. pusilliflora, Marlierea suborbicularis, Myrcia crispa and M. subcordifolia are new records for the Brazilian flora. All species except Eugeniamoritziana, recorded from Espírito Santo state, are reported for the first time in Brazilian Amazonia.

Phylogenetic placement and redescription of the spider genus Atelidea Simon, 1895 (Araneae, Tetragnathidae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 2761 (1) ◽  
pp. 51 ◽  
Author(s):  
FERNANDO ÁLVAREZ-PADILLA ◽  
SURESH P. BENJAMIN
Keyword(s):  
Phylogenetic Analysis ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscope ◽  
Type Specimen ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Phylogenetic Placement ◽  
Microscope Images ◽  
First Time ◽  
Larger Sample ◽  
Scanning Electron

The spider genus Atelidea Simon, 1895 previously included two described species, A. spinosa Simon, 1895 and A. globosa Yamaguchi, 1957. In this study we describe for the first time the female of A. spinosa, and provide illustrations and scanning electron microscope images of external and internal features. The phylogenetic placement of this genus was investigated by including A. spinosa in a recent phylogenetic analysis with 23 tetragnathids. Parsimony analyses under equal and implied weights were performed. Our results suggest that Atelidea belongs to Tetragnathidae and in particular nests within Leucauginae, this last node is well supported and expected to endure future analysis; however, the relationships of Atelidea to other leucaugine species and its validity as a genus need to be assessed in future studies with a larger sample of leucaugine taxa. The second species described in the genus, A. globosa, is only known from its now lost type specimen from Japan and it is proposed as a nomen dubium leaving Atelidea monotypic.

The phylogenetic placement of Australian Linderniaceae and implications for generic taxonomy

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 241 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ed Biffin ◽  
W. R. (Bill) Barker ◽  
Bruce Wannan ◽  
Yi-Shuo Liang
Keyword(s):  
Phylogenetic Analysis ◽  
Molecular Phylogeny ◽  
Dna Sequences ◽  
Sister Relationship ◽  
Australian Species ◽  
Phylogenetic Placement ◽  
Generic Framework ◽  
Broad Concept ◽  
First Time ◽  
Name Changes

The taxonomy of Linderniaceae has been considered difficult, particularly in the establishment of a stable generic framework. The prevailing approach in Australia and globally has been to adopt a broad concept of Lindernia encompassing several segregates that have at various times been recognised as genera or subgeneric taxa. A recent global conspectus drawing on molecular phylogeny returned Lindernia to a narrower circumscription and also retained several long-recognised and more recently established genera. It included a polyphyletic Vandellia, encompassing many Australian species previously accepted as belonging in Lindernia. Here, we test these generic concepts using the phylogenetic analysis of plastid matK DNA sequences, including representatives of Australian Linderniaceae. We propose a generic taxonomy that resolves existing polyphyly and balances the need for name changes against the information conveyed by generic names. Our concept of Lindernia recognises three monophyletic subgenera. Evidence is insufficient to determine whether Micranthemum should be subsumed in Lindernia or remains a close ally with a sister relationship to it. In light of our findings, we return most of the Australian species to Lindernia; we also establish for the first time: Lindernia subg. Ilysanthes (Raf.) Wannan, W.R.Barker & Y.S.Liang, based on Ilysanthes Raf.; a replacement name Yamazakia W.R.Barker, Y.S.Liang & Wannan for Tittmannia Rchb. nom. rej., with consequential combinations Y. viscosa (Hornem.) W.R.Barker, Y.S.Liang & Wannan, based on Gratiola viscosa Hornem. and Y. pusilla W.R.Barker, Y.S.Liang & Wannan, based on Gratiola pusilla Willd.; and, in expanding Torenia, the combination Tor. anagallis (Burm.f.) Wannan, W.R.Barker & Y.S.Liang, based on Ruellia anagallis Burm.f.

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