E. V. Mavrodiev, A. K. Sytin, Yu. E. Alexeev, A. P. Laktionov, K. I. Panfilova, V. M. Vasjukov
{"title":"Systematic Observations on Poacynum Baill. (Apocynaceae) and P. ledebourianum, a New Dogbane From Eastern Europe and Western Asia","authors":"E. V. Mavrodiev, A. K. Sytin, Yu. E. Alexeev, A. P. Laktionov, K. I. Panfilova, V. M. Vasjukov","doi":"10.1002/fedr.70020","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/fedr.70020","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A new dogbane, <i>Poacynum ledebourianum</i> Mavrodiev, Sytin, Yu. E. Alexeev, Laktionov and Vasjukov, nom. nov., is recognized in southeastern Eastern Europe, Kazakhstan, and the Altai region of Russia, with a lectotype and epitype designated. <i>P. ledebourianum</i> differs from <i>P. venetum</i> in life history, the shape of the leaf margin, leaf width, the shape of the inflorescence, corolla length, pollen fertility, and distribution. It is distinguished from <i>P. sarmatiense</i> and <i>P. pallasianum</i> (<i>A. sibiricum</i> auct., non Jacq.) by its leaf shape and the shape of the leaf margin. Unlike typical <i>P. lancifolium</i>, <i>P. ledebourianum</i> lacks leaf blades that broaden into a rhombus on the lower lateral shoots or the lowermost paracladia of the inflorescence. <i>Apocynum basikurumon</i> H. Hara is transferred to the genus <i>Poacynum</i>. <i>A. venetum</i> L. var. <i>microphyllum</i> Bég and Belosersky is elevated to species rank and likewise transferred to <i>Poacynum</i> as <i>P. microphyllum</i> (Bég and Belosersky) Mavrodiev, with a lectotype designated. The widely used binomial <i>A. venetum</i> L. is lectotypified based on the original Linnaean specimen from the Clifford Herbarium. A lectotype and epitype are designated for <i>A. lancifolium</i> Rusanov. Morphological, taxonomic, and molecular evidence supports the recognition of <i>Poacynum</i> as a distinct genus.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":53662,"journal":{"name":"Feddes Repertorium","volume":"136 3","pages":"259-274"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145102374","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":"Notes on the Taxonomy of Porpax fibuliformis (Orchidaceae), with New Synonym, Typification, and Regional Conservation Assessment","authors":"Shuvadip Sarkar, Madhusudhan Khanal, Kingsuk Sarkar, Dinesh Kumar Agrawala, Debabrata Maity","doi":"10.1002/fedr.70019","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/fedr.70019","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This present paper deals with a comparative study of <i>Porpax fibuliformis</i> (King & Pantling) King & Pantling [Orchidaceae-Epidendroideae-Podochileae] and <i>Porpax chapramariensis</i> R. Chowdhury & M. Chowdhury, which proved both as conspecific. Accordingly, the later one has been reduced under synonymy of the former. A detailed morphological description, along with photographic illustration, data on phenology, habitat, and taxonomic notes are provided. A lectotype has been selected for the name <i>Porpax fibuliformis</i>. The threat status of the species has been assessed as “Endangered” in the Indian perspective for effective conservation strategies by following the IUCN guidelines.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":53662,"journal":{"name":"Feddes Repertorium","volume":"136 3","pages":"252-258"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145101299","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}
Lal Ji Singh, Saumya Mishra, Shruti Mishra, D. R. Misra
{"title":"An Updated Reappraisal of the Genus Cycas L. (Cycadaceae) From India","authors":"Lal Ji Singh, Saumya Mishra, Shruti Mishra, D. R. Misra","doi":"10.1002/fedr.70013","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/fedr.70013","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>An updated reappraisal of the genus <i>Cycas</i> (Cycadaceae) from India is provided here. Ten wild and one cultivated species are recognized based on their morphological features. Three species are synonymized here based on their critical study. A brief taxonomic treatment of their history, distribution, and conservation status is discussed here in great detail. Distributions of wild species are carefully mapped and the key for their identification is also provided.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":53662,"journal":{"name":"Feddes Repertorium","volume":"136 3","pages":"181-201"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145101029","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":"Taxonomic Reinstatement and Typification of Pouzolzia sanguinea var. nepalensis (Urticaceae)","authors":"Amit Gupta, Mairaj Ahmad, Vijay Vishnu Wagh","doi":"10.1002/fedr.70017","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/fedr.70017","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p><i>Pouzolzia sanguinea</i> var. <i>nepalensis</i> is shown to be a distinct variety within the <i>Pouzolzia</i> genus, but some authors treated it as a heterotypic synonym of <i>P. sanguinea s.s</i>. It can be easily distinguished from other Indian varieties, namely var. <i>sanguinea</i> and var. <i>fulgense</i> based on unique morphological characteristics. To reinstate <i>Pouzolzia sanguinea</i> var. <i>nepalensis</i> as a valid variety, a comprehensive review was undertaken. This study included a detailed description, accompanied by an illustration, photographs, a taxonomic key, and a comparison with its allied taxa. We have also designated a lectotype for <i>Pouzolzia sanguinea</i> var. <i>nepalensis</i>.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":53662,"journal":{"name":"Feddes Repertorium","volume":"136 3","pages":"236-243"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145101028","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":"Garcinia kusumae (Clusiaceae): A New Species From Assam, India","authors":"Jatindra Sarma, Hussain A. Barbhuiya","doi":"10.1002/fedr.70018","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/fedr.70018","url":null,"abstract":"<p>A new species, <i>Garcinia kusumae</i> (Clusiaceae), is described and illustrated from Assam, India. Detailed comparisons with morphologically similar species are provided to support its novelty. This discovery contributes to the underexplored diversity of <i>Garcinia</i> in Northeast India and highlights the importance of continued botanical exploration in the region.</p>","PeriodicalId":53662,"journal":{"name":"Feddes Repertorium","volume":"136 3","pages":"244-251"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/fedr.70018","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145100851","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Achene Diversity in Some Species of Crepis and Picris (Asteraceae)","authors":"Momen Zareh, Mona Hassan","doi":"10.1002/fedr.70015","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/fedr.70015","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Fifteen achenes of <i>Crepis</i> and <i>Picris</i> were studied using SEM and LM microscopy. The investigated taxa belonging to <i>Crepis</i> are: <i>C. aculeata, C. aspera</i> subsp. <i>aspera, C. aspera</i> subsp. <i>inermis, C. libyca, C. micrantha, C. nigricans, C. sancta</i> subsp. <i>obovata, C. sancta</i> subsp. <i>sancta, C. senecioides</i>. The taxa belonging to <i>Picris</i> are: <i>P. asplenioides, P. cyanocarpa, P. longirostris</i> var. <i>homocarpa, P. longirostris</i> var. <i>longirostris</i>, <i>P. rhagadioloides,</i> and <i>P. sulphurea</i>. <i>Picris longirostris</i> Sch. Bip. var. <i>homocarpa</i> (Eig.) Zareh & Hassan is newly combined. The pericarp of the achenes shows taxonomic and evolutionary significance. The presence or absence of wings, ribs, parenchyma0, or lignified parenchyma can be used as key characters to distinguish between the studied taxa. For studied <i>Crepis</i> and <i>Picris</i> taxa, the characteristics of shape, margins, and sculpture of epidermal cells can distinguish between some closely related species. A comparative morphology and anatomy of achenes, SEM micrographs, drawings of cross sections, and a key to the studied taxa based on achenes characters are provided.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":53662,"journal":{"name":"Feddes Repertorium","volume":"136 3","pages":"218-235"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145100853","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 Solanum L. (Solanaceae) From the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India: Taxonomic and Phylogenetic Insights","authors":"Lal Ji Singh, Shruti Kasana","doi":"10.1002/fedr.70014","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/fedr.70014","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p><i>Solanum pandeyi</i>, a new species from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India, is described and illustrated, including comments about its geographical distribution, habitat, phenology, conservation status, and taxonomic affinities. In addition, phylogenetic analysis was done to confirm the identity of this new species and determine its position in relation to the main clades recognized in the genus <i>Solanum</i>. The new species is similar to <i>Solanum lasiocarpum</i> and belongs to the Leptostemonum clade of <i>Solanum</i>.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":53662,"journal":{"name":"Feddes Repertorium","volume":"136 3","pages":"202-217"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145102395","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":"Second-Step Lectotypification of the Name Clematis andersonii (Ranunculaceae)","authors":"Sonam Maurya, Konickal Mambetta Prabhukumar, Raghvendra Singh","doi":"10.1002/fedr.202400019","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/fedr.202400019","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The lectotype of the name <i>Clematis andersonii</i>, designated by Wang Wen-Tsai in 2000, is studied, further narrowed to a single specimen by second-step lectotypification. The paper also discusses the discrepancies in the author citation of the name <i>C. andersonii</i> used in the literature.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":53662,"journal":{"name":"Feddes Repertorium","volume":"136 3","pages":"149-151"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145102104","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":"Nomenclatural and Taxonomic Notes on Brazilian Species of Chaetogastra (Melastomataceae)*","authors":"Fabrício Schmitz Meyer, Renato Goldenberg","doi":"10.1002/fedr.70003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/fedr.70003","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p><i>Chaetogastra</i> DC. is a genus of Melastomataceae widely distributed in the Neotropical region and with an important center of endemism in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, especially in the southern and southeastern areas. To prepare a taxonomic treatment for the genus in Brazil, we consulted a wide range of herbarium specimens, including types. We propose here some nomenclatural adjustments including one new name, two new statuses, four new combinations, nine lectotypifications, and thirteen new synonyms. For each species, we present lists of selected specimens as a reference for comparison, so that curators can identify them in herbaria, besides information on geographic distribution and phenology. These taxonomic and nomenclatural adjustments are necessary for updating the genus <i>Chaetogastra</i> in one of the main databases on Brazilian plant species, the “Flora e Funga do Brasil”.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":53662,"journal":{"name":"Feddes Repertorium","volume":"136 2","pages":"88-113"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144299930","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":"Barleria telanganensis (Acanthaceae), a New Species From Telangana State, India","authors":"Pochamoni Bharath Simha Yadav, Subbiah Karuppusamy, Mummadi Uday Kumar","doi":"10.1002/fedr.70012","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/fedr.70012","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p><i>Barleria telanganensis</i> Bharath, Karupp. & Uday sp. nov. (Acanthaceae), a new species from Yadadri Bhuvangiri district of Telangana, is described and illustrated. Detailed description color photographs, and comparative table of its allied species are provided. Information on population status and ecology is also presented to give the identification and conservation of the species. The new species is evaluated and provisionally assessed as “Critically Endangered (CR-D)” according to IUCN red list criteria.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":53662,"journal":{"name":"Feddes Repertorium","volume":"136 3","pages":"175-180"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145100918","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}