{"title":"Two New Species of Lauraceae from Ecuador and Peru","authors":"H. VAN DER WERFF","doi":"10.3417/2024893","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3417/2024893","url":null,"abstract":"Two new species of Lauraceae from Ecuador and Peru are described. Andea ferruginea van der Werff resembles A. kolera (van der Werff) van der Werff but differs in the color of the indumenta and the raised tertiary venation on the lower leaf surface. Ocotea pterocaulis van der Werff differs from all other species of Ocotea Aubl. by the combination of hermaphroditic flowers and winged stems.","PeriodicalId":517166,"journal":{"name":"Novon, A Journal for Botanical Nomenclature","volume":"48 32","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141923691","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An Unusual New Species of Persea (Lauraceae) from Ecuador","authors":"J. Rohwer, H. VAN DER WERFF","doi":"10.3417/2024908","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3417/2024908","url":null,"abstract":"A new species of Lauraceae from Ecuador is described as Persea calva Rohwer & van der Werff. Among the known species of Persea Mill., it is characterized by stubby twigs with apically somewhat aggregated leaves; small, externally glabrous and glaucous flowers; (sub)equal tepals that are adaxially pubescent at or near the tip only; and stamens with comparatively short filaments. In previous phylogenetic analyses, the type collection had been placed as sister to P. sphaerocarpa (H. J. P. Winkl.) Kosterm., from which it differs by smaller, apically obtuse to rounded leaves with shorter petioles.","PeriodicalId":517166,"journal":{"name":"Novon, A Journal for Botanical Nomenclature","volume":"4 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141921585","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A New Name for Plants Previously Called Parablechnum christii (Blechnaceae) in Costa Rica and Panama","authors":"Sonia Molino, W. Testo, R. Moran","doi":"10.3417/2024876","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3417/2024876","url":null,"abstract":"The name Parablechnum christii (C. Chr.) Gasper & Salino has been applied to a small species with few pairs of short pinnae that is endemic to Costa Rica and Panama. After reviewing type material of this name, we conclude that it has been misapplied and is, in fact, a synonym of P. falciforme (Liebm.) Gasper & Salino, an older name. Because the specimens previously identified as P. christii lack a name, we propose P. talamancanum S. Molino & R. C. Moran for these plants. The species is endemic to the mountains of Costa Rica and Panama, from 1200 to 3350 m.","PeriodicalId":517166,"journal":{"name":"Novon, A Journal for Botanical Nomenclature","volume":"59 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141003393","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A New Species of Zanthoxylum (Rutaceae) from the Brazilian Cerrado","authors":"Carlos Reynel R.","doi":"10.3417/2024897","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3417/2024897","url":null,"abstract":"A new species of Zanthoxylum L. (Rutaceae) from Brazil, Z. planaltense Reynel, is here described based upon morphological characters. It is a small shrub distributed in the Cerrado formations of the state of Bahia, where a predominance of shrubby vegetation can be seen, with scarce trees. It belongs to Zanthoxylum sect. Macqueria Comm. ex Triana & Planch., and within it to the Z. monogynum species group. The new species can be distinguished from the others in its species group by several vegetative and reproductive characters. With this addition, the total number of Neotropical Zanthoxylum reaches 90 species.","PeriodicalId":517166,"journal":{"name":"Novon, A Journal for Botanical Nomenclature","volume":"41 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141008930","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Juncus snowii (Juncaceae), a New Rare Species Endemic to the Altamaha Grit of Georgia, U.S.A.","authors":"Wesley M. Knapp, J. R. Carter","doi":"10.3417/2024872","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3417/2024872","url":null,"abstract":"A new species, Juncus snowii W. M. Knapp & R. Carter (Juncaceae), is described from two counties of the Altamaha grit, a sandstone formation in the coastal plain physiographic province of Georgia, U.S.A. This new species resembles other members of Juncus L. sect. Ozophyllum Dumort. but is readily distinguished by a combination of characters including its typically annual life history, diminutive habit, and small capsules and tepals. The type locality is an area of geologic interest that supports a unique assemblage of rare and endemic plant species. Color photographs are provided for the new species, as well as preliminary conservation status assessments using NatureServe criteria (Critically Imperiled with extinction [G1]) and IUCN Red List criteria (Vulnerable [VU D2]).","PeriodicalId":517166,"journal":{"name":"Novon, A Journal for Botanical Nomenclature","volume":"16 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140666563","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Oscar Mauricio LÓPEZ–FLORIANO, T. Croat, Edwin Trujillo-Trujillo
{"title":"Three New Species of Anthurium sect. Belolonchium from the Eastern Slopes of the Eastern Andean Cordillera in Colombia","authors":"Oscar Mauricio LÓPEZ–FLORIANO, T. Croat, Edwin Trujillo-Trujillo","doi":"10.3417/2024889","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3417/2024889","url":null,"abstract":"Three species of Anthurium Schott sect. Belolonchium (Schott) Engl. (Araceae) are described and illustrated from the department of Caquetá in Colombia: A. caquetense López-Flor., Edwin Trujillo & Croat, A. florenciense Croat, López-Flor. & Edwin Trujillo, and A. marcocorreae Croat, López-Flor. & Edwin Trujillo.","PeriodicalId":517166,"journal":{"name":"Novon, A Journal for Botanical Nomenclature","volume":"129 36","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140669275","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Four New Species of Hiraea (Malpighiaceae) and Review of H. brachyptera","authors":"C. Anderson","doi":"10.3417/2024906","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3417/2024906","url":null,"abstract":"Four new species of Hiraea Jacq. (Malpighiaceae) from Costa Rica and Panama are proposed: H. hispida C. E. Anderson, H. oligantha C. E. Anderson, H. pleiantha C. E. Anderson, and H. velutinissima C. E. Anderson. A previously misidentified specimen from Panama is the first record of H. brachyptera Triana & Planch. in Central America. All species are described and illustrated. A key to species of Hiraea with multiflowered umbels occurring in Mesoamerica is provided.","PeriodicalId":517166,"journal":{"name":"Novon, A Journal for Botanical Nomenclature","volume":"67 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140675533","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Edgard Mestre Serra, Porter P. Lowry II, Nattanon Meeprom, Hasina N. Rakouth, Alexander G. Linan, Marina Rabarimanarivo, Carmen Puglisi
{"title":"Taxonomic Studies of Diospyros (Ebenaceae) from the Malagasy Region. X. Diospyros madagascariensis, a New Combination for the Malagasy Populations Previously Included in D. ferrea","authors":"Edgard Mestre Serra, Porter P. Lowry II, Nattanon Meeprom, Hasina N. Rakouth, Alexander G. Linan, Marina Rabarimanarivo, Carmen Puglisi","doi":"10.3417/2024896","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3417/2024896","url":null,"abstract":"The widespread and variable taxon currently recognized as Diospyros ferrea (Willd.) Bakh. is said to extend from West Africa through tropical Asia to northern Melanesia, but comparison of material from Madagascar with collections from the region where the type was collected (Southwest India) clearly shows that they represent different species. Examination of material from continental Africa and other parts of the range of D. ferrea s.l. further confirms that the Malagasy populations constitute a distinct entity endemic to this island nation, prompting us to establish the new combination D. madagascariensis (A. DC.) E. Mestre & H. N. Rakouth based on Maba madagascariensis A. DC. We summarize the main characters that distinguish D. madagascariensis from D. ferrea s. str. and provide information on its phenology, local names, and exploitation, primarily as a source of ebony wood. A risk of extinction assessment of D. madagascariensis based on the IUCN Red List criteria indicates that its status is “Least Concern.”","PeriodicalId":517166,"journal":{"name":"Novon, A Journal for Botanical Nomenclature","volume":" June","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140682783","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Validation of the Name Ilex chimantaensis (Aquifoliaceae)","authors":"R. Kottaimuthu, Y. Mahesh, Harekrushna Swain","doi":"10.3417/2024900","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3417/2024900","url":null,"abstract":"“Ilex chimantaensis T. R. Dudley” (Aquifoliaceae), a replacement name for I. sulcata Edwin, was not validly published because the author failed to supply a full and direct reference to the replaced synonym. Because the name is needed for an endemic Venezuelan species, it is validated here as I. chimantaensis T. R. Dudley ex Kottaim. by citation of the full reference.","PeriodicalId":517166,"journal":{"name":"Novon, A Journal for Botanical Nomenclature","volume":" 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140684782","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Rubiaceae Americanarum Magna Hama Pars LII. New Species and Taxonomic Notes for Notopleura (Palicoureeae) of South America","authors":"Charlotte M. Taylor","doi":"10.3417/2024861","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3417/2024861","url":null,"abstract":"Eight species of Notopleura (Benth.) Bremek. are newly described here, all but one in Notopleura subg. Notopleura. Notopleura aurantiaca C. M. Taylor is found from Ecuador to Peru and western Brazil; N. bracteata C. M. Taylor in central Peru; N. cajamarcana C. M. Taylor in northern Peru; N. divaricata C. M. Taylor in western Colombia; N. harlingii C. M. Taylor in central Ecuador; N. kosnipatana C. M. Taylor in southern Peru; N. valenzuelae C. M. Taylor in central Peru; and N. stevensonii C. M. Taylor, which belongs to Notopleura subg. Viscagoga (Baill.) C. M. Taylor, in central Colombia. The identities of several published names that apply to species of Notopleura are clarified, new combinations are made for three older names that apply to previously described species, and several other names are newly synonymized here. Notopleura chasaliodes (Kunth) C. M. Taylor is based on Uragoga chasaliodes Kunth and is an older name for N. plagiantha (Standl.) C. M. Taylor; N. paramorum (Standl.) C. M. Taylor is based on Psychotria paramorum Standl. and is an older name for N. pithecobia (Standl.) C. M. Taylor; and N. semimetralis (K. Krause) C. M. Taylor is based on P. semimetralis K. Krause and is an older name for N. vargasiana C. M. Taylor. The identities of several other names are also newly clarified: P. albacostata Rusby is a distinct species, treated here as the new combination N. albacostata (Rusby) C. M. Taylor; Hoffmannia striata Rusby is a synonym of N. tolimensis (Wernham) C. M. Taylor; and P. dudleyi Steyerm. is a synonym of N. paramorum. Additionally, eight names are lectotypified and the nomenclatural status of Uragoga Baill. is discussed.","PeriodicalId":517166,"journal":{"name":"Novon, A Journal for Botanical Nomenclature","volume":"39 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139895256","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}