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Clusia salicifolia (Clusiaceae), a new hemiepiphyte species from Costa Rica and Panama.
We describe and illustrate (Clusiaceae) a new species from Central America. This new species is different to all related species for its hemiepiphytic habit, narrow leaves with acute to acuminate apex, reticulate resin canals, staminate flowers with quadrangular androecium with 30 – 47 free stamens, and pistillate flowers with 4...Wodcke, Emma A. ; Luján, Manuel ; Hammel, Barry
Costa Rica, Clusia salicifolia, Neotropics, Herbarium, Taxonomy, Endangered species, Central America, Trees, and Panama
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Land‐use intensity and relatedness to native plants promote exotic plant invasion in a tropical biodiversity hotspot.
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Notes on Galtonia (Hyacinthaceae) and a Description of the New Hybrid Galtonia ×ceredigionis.
The history and typification of the five species belonging in the genus Galtonia Decne. (Hyacinthaceae) are discussed. Lectotypes are designated for the names Hyacinthus candicans Baker and Ornithogalum saundersiae Baker. The new spontaneous hybrid Galtonia ×ceredigionis J. Compton & Schrire, formed from a natural cross between G. candicans (Baker) Decne....Compton, James A. ; Schrire, Brian D.
Identification key, Typification, Galtonia, Ornithogalum, Hyacinthus, and Hybrid
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Phylogenetic trends in TZ staining analysis of six deep dormancy seeds.
The assessment of seed quality and physiological potential is essential in seed production and crop breeding. In the process of rapid detection of seed viability using tetrazolium (TZ) staining, it is necessary to spend a lot of labour and material resources to explore the pretreatment and staining methods of hard...Peng, Chen Yin ; Wu, Yu ; Huang, Wen Hui ; Deng, Zhi Yun ; Sun, Xiao Rui …
Fat content, Endospermic seeds, Hard seed, Exalbuminous seeds, Physical dormancy, and Phylogenetic relationship
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Olearia dibrachiata (Compositae: Astereae: Hinterhuberinae): a taxonomic note. Contributions to the Flora of Mount Jaya, XXII.
S.Moore var. J.Kost. is considered conspecific with D.J.N.Hind & R.J.Johns following a re-examination of both Koster’s protologue diagnosis and its type (and paratype) material.Hind, D. J. Nicholas
Olearia exilis var. subacuta, Mount Jaya (Indonesia), Asteraceae, Indonesia, Compositae, Olearia dibrachiata, Synonymy, and Taxonomy
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New species and a revision of the genus Peperomia (Piperaceae) in Thailand.
We update the descriptions of seventeen native species of Peperomia in Thailand, including a new species, P. ranongensis, and a detailed morphological description for the uncommon species P. kotana based on Thai specimens. We provide a generic description, a key to all the species and provide lectotypifications for P. bavina,... -
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Pollen morphology of the Sapotaceae from Thailand and its taxonomic implications.
The external pollen morphology of the family Sapotaceae in Thailand was examined using the acetolysis method to determine its taxonomic significance. Pollen of 39 specimens belonging to 32 species was investigated by means of light and scanning electron microscopy. Pollen grains are found to be monads, isopolar, colporate, lalongate, and...Kunasit, Pongsakorn ; Chantaranothai, Pranom
Ericales, Pollen morphology, Planchonella, Taxonomy, Morphometric analysis, Sapotaceae, Chrysophyllum, Palynology, Pouteria, and Madhuca
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Enhancing C and N turnover, functional bacteria abundance, and the efficiency of biowaste conversion using Streptomyces-Bacillus inoculation.
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Cheirostylis takeoi (Orchidaceae), a new record for Thailand.
Cheirostylis takeoi, a new national species record from Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai Province, northern Thailand, is described, photographed and illustrated based on Thai material. Furthermore, we outline how it differs from the morphologically most similar species in Thailand, C. thailandica. The newly recorded species is mainly characterized by its... -
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Living jewels: iterative evolution of iridescent blue leaves from helicoidal cell walls.
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The genome sequence of subterranean clover, Trifolium subterraneum L. (Fabaceae).
We present a genome assembly from an individual (subterranean clover; Tracheophyta; Magnoliopsida; Fabales; Fabaceae). The genome sequence is 483.8 megabases in span. Most of the assembly is scaffolded into 8 chromosomal pseudomolecules. The mitochondrial and plastid genome assemblies have lengths of 309.28 kilobases and 144.76 kilobases in length, respectively. -
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The genome sequence of the apple, Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh., 1803.
We present genome assemblies from four cultivars (the apple; Streptophyta; Magnoliopsida; Rosales; Rosaceae). The genome sequences are 643–653 megabases in span. The greater part of each assembly length (99.24–99.74%) is scaffolded into 17 chromosomal pseudomolecules. The mitochondrial and plastid genomes were also assembled and are 400 kilobases and 167 kilobases...Könyves, Kálmán ; Mian, Sahr ; Johns, Jennifer ; Ruhsam, Markus ; Leitch, Ilia J. …
Malus domestica, DNA sequence, Apples, Cultivars, and Genome sequence
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The genome sequence of the English holly, Ilex aquifolium L. (Aquifoliaceae).
We present a genome assembly from an individual (the English holly; Eudicot; Magnoliopsida; Aquifoliales; Aquifoliaceae). The genome sequence is 800.0 megabases in span. Most of the assembly is scaffolded into 20 chromosomal pseudomolecules. The assembled mitochondrial and plastid genomes have lengths of 538.43 kilobases and 157.52 kilobases in length, respectively.Christenhusz, Maarten J. M. ; Fay, Michael F. ; Genome Acquisition Lab, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, United Kingdom ; Plant Genome Sizing Collective ; Darwin Tree of Life Barcoding Collective …
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The genome sequence of the tree of heaven, Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swingle, 1916.
We present a genome assembly from an individual (tree of heaven; Streptophyta; Magnoliopsida; Sapindales; Simaroubaceae). The genome sequence is 939 megabases in span. Most of the assembly is scaffolded into 31 chromosomal pseudomolecules. The mitochondrial and plastid genome assemblies are 661.1 kilobases and 161.1 kilobases long, respectively.Schley, Rowan J. ; Leitch, Ilia J. ; Christenhusz, Maarten J. M. ; Genome Acquisition Lab, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, United Kingdom ; Darwin Tree of Life Barcoding collective …
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The genome sequence of thale cress, Arabidopsis thaliana (Heynh., 1842).
We present a genome assembly of an specimen (thale cress; Streptophyta; Magnoliopsida; Brassicales; Brassicaceae). The genome sequence spans 138 megabases. Most of the assembly (98.76%) is scaffolded into five chromosomal pseudomolecules. The mitochondrial and plastid genomes were also assembled and are 368.8 and 154.5 kilobases in length respectively.Christenhusz, Maarten J.M. ; Twyford, Alex D. ; Hudson, Andrew ; Genome Acquisition Lab, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew ; Genome Acquisition Lab, Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh …
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The genome sequence of the common toadflax, Linaria vulgaris Mill., 1768.
We present a genome assembly from a specimen (the common toadflax; Streptophyta; Magnoliopsida; Lamiales; Plantaginaceae). The genome sequence is 760.5 megabases in span. Most of the assembly is scaffolded into six chromosomal pseudomolecules. Two mitochondrial genomes were assembled, which were 330.8 and 144.0 kilobases long. The plastid genome was also... -
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The genome sequence of black horehound, Ballota nigra L. subsp. foetida (Lam.) Hayek (Lamiaceae).
We present a genome assembly from a specimen of (black horehound; Tracheophyta; Magnoliopsida; Lamiales; Lamiaceae). The genome sequence is 1186.8 megabases in span. Most of the assembly is scaffolded into 11 chromosomal pseudomolecules. Three mitochondrial chromosomes were assembled, with lengths of 148,17, 121,67 and 125,74 kilobases. The chloroplast genome has...Christenhusz, Maarten J. M. ; Fay, Michael F. ; Leitch, Ilia J. ; Genome Acquisition Lab, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, United Kingdom ; Darwin Tree of Life Barcoding collective …
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The genome sequence of the marsh skullcap, Scutellaria galericulata L.
We present a genome assembly from an individual (the marsh skullcap; Streptophyta; Magnoliopsida; Lamiales; Lamiaceae). The genome sequence is 328 megabases in span. Most of the assembly is scaffolded into 15 chromosomal pseudomolecules. The mitochondrial and plastid genomes have also been assembled and have lengths of 326.5 kilobases and 152.6...Mian, Sahr ; Christenhusz, Maarten J. M. ; Howes, Melanie-Jayne R. ; Genome Acquisition Lab, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, United Kingdom ; Darwin Tree of Life Barcoding collective …
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The genome sequence of common fleabane, Pulicaria dysenterica (L.) Bernh. (Asteraceae).
We present a genome assembly from an individual (common fleabane; Tracheophyta; Magnoliopsida; Asterales; Asteraceae). The genome sequence is 833.2 megabases in span. Most of the assembly is scaffolded into 9 chromosomal pseudomolecules. The mitochondrial and plastid genomes were assembled and have lengths of 375.47 kilobases and 150.94 kilobases respectively.Christenhusz, Maarten J. M. ; Fay, Michael F. ; Genome Acquisition Lab, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, United Kingdom ; Darwin Tree of Life Barcoding collective ; Plant Genome Sizing collective …
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The genome sequence of the silverweed cinquefoil, Potentilla anserina L., 1753.
We present a genome assembly from a specimen of (the silverweed cinquefoil; Streptophyta; eudicotyledons; Rosales; Potentilleae). The haploid genome sequence is 237 megabases in span. Most of the assembly is scaffolded into seven chromosomal pseudomolecules. The mitochondrial and plastid genomes have also been assembled and are 294.6 and 155.6 kilobases...Christenhusz, Maarten J. M. ; Leitch, Ilia J ; Genome Acquisition Lab, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, United Kingdom ; Plant Genome Sizing collective ; Darwin Tree of Life Barcoding collective …
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The genome sequence of soft rush, Juncus effusus (L.) Huds. (Juncaceae).
We present a genome assembly from a (soft rush; Tracheophyta; Magnoliopsida; Poales; Juncaceae). The genome sequence is 242.9 megabases in span. Most of the assembly is scaffolded into 21 chromosomal pseudomolecules. The mitochondrial genome is 519.0 kilobases long, while the plastid genome is 175.1 kilobases long.Christenhusz, Maarten J. M. ; Leitch, Ilia J. ; Genome Acquisition Lab, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, United Kingdom ; Darwin Tree of Life Barcoding collective ; Plant Genome Sizing collective …
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The genome sequence of bittersweet, Solanum dulcamara L. (Solanaceae).
We present a genome assembly from an individual (bittersweet; Eudicot; Magnoliopsida; Solanales; Solanaceae). The genome sequence is 946.3 megabases in span. Most of the assembly is scaffolded into 12 chromosomal pseudomolecules. The mitochondrial and plastid genomes have also been assembled, with lengths of 459.22 kilobases and 161.98 kilobases respectively. -
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The genome sequence of the oyster mushroom, Pleurotus ostreatus ((Jacq.) P. Kummer, 1871).
We present a genome assembly from a specimen (the oyster mushroom; Basidiomycota; Agaricomycetes; Agaricales; Pleurotaceae). The genome sequence is 40.6 megabases in span. Most of the assembly is scaffolded into 12 chromosomal pseudomolecules. Two mitochondrial genomes have been assembled, which are 73.1 and 9.3 kilobases in length. -
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Specimen and sample metadata standards for biodiversity genomics: a proposal from the Darwin Tree of Life project.
The vision of the is to complete reference genomes for all of the planet’s ~2M described eukaryotic species in the coming decade. To contribute to this global endeavour, the (DToL ) was launched in 2019 with the aim of generating complete genomes for the ~70k described eukaryotic species that can... -
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Sequence locally, think globally: The Darwin Tree of Life Project.
The goals of the Earth Biogenome Project—to sequence the genomes of all eukaryotic life on earth—are as daunting as they are ambitious. The Darwin Tree of Life Project was founded to demonstrate the credibility of these goals and to deliver at-scale genome sequences of unprecedented quality for a biogeographic region:...The Darwin Tree of Life Project Consortium
Genome, Assembly, Biodiversity, Sequencing, and Darwin Tree of Life Project
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Eight new species of Microchirita (Gesneriaceae: Didymocarpoideae) from Thailand.
Eight new species of Microchirita (Gesneriaceae) from Thailand are described: Microchirita candida, M. chonburiensis, M. formosa, M. fuscifaucia, M. poomae, M. rayongensis, M. striata and M. suwatii. With the addition of these species, 37 species are now recorded for Thailand, considerably more than any other country.Middleton, David J. ; Tetsana, Naiyana ; Suddee, Somran ; Puglisi, Carmen
Limestone, Thailand, Microchirita, Endemic, Karst limestone, and Taxonomy
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The genome sequence of wood avens, Geum urbanum L., 1753.
We present a genome assembly from an individual (the wood avens; Streptophyta; Magnoliopsida; Rosales; Rosaceae). The genome sequence is 1,304.9 megabases in span. Most of the assembly is scaffolded into 21 chromosomal pseudomolecules. The mitochondrial and plastid genomes have also been assembled and are 335.5 and 156.1 kilobases in length... -
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Book chapter
2. Tribe Ceratonieae.
Lewis, Gwilym P.
Fabaceae, Diversity, Phylogenomics, Leguminosae, Classification, Ceratonieae, Mimosoideae, and Taxonomy
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The genome sequence of strawberry clover, Trifolium fragiferum L. (Fabaceae).
We present a genome assembly from an individual (strawberry clover; Tracheophyta; Magnoliopsida; Fabales; Fabaceae). The genome sequence is 512.0 megabases in span. Most of the assembly is scaffolded into 8 chromosomal pseudomolecules. The mitochondrial and plastid genome assemblies have lengths of 298.57 kilobases and 139.15 kilobases in length, respectively.Mian, Sahr ; Christenhusz, Maarten J. M. ; Leitch, Ilia J. ; Leitch, Andrew R. ; Fay, Michael F. …
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The genome sequence of rosebay willowherb Chamaenerion angustifolium (L.) Scop., 1771 (syn. Epilobium angustifolium L., 1753) (Onagraceae).
We present a genome assembly from an individual (fireweed; Tracheophyta; Magnoliopsida; Myrtales; Onagraceae). The genome sequence is 655.9 megabases in span. Most of the assembly is scaffolded into 18 chromosomal pseudomolecules. The mitochondrial and plastid genome assemblies have lengths of 495.18 kilobases and 160.41 kilobases in length, respectively.Christenhusz, Maarten J. M. ; Leitch, Andrew R. ; Leitch, Ilia J. ; Fay, Michael F. ; Genome Acquisition Lab, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, United Kingdom …
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The genome sequence of weasel’s snout, Misopates orontium (L.) Raf. (Plantaginaceae).
We present a genome assembly from an individual (weasel’s snout; Tracheophyta; Magnoliopsida; Lamiales; Plantaginaceae). The genome sequence is 361.0 megabases in span. Most of the assembly is scaffolded into 8 chromosomal pseudomolecules. The assembled mitochondrial and plastid genomes have lengths of 569.76 kilobases and 152.15 kilobases in length, respectively.Christenhusz, Maarten J. M. ; Fay, Michael F. ; Genome Acquisition Lab, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, United Kingdom ; Plant Genome Sizing Collective ; Darwin Tree of Life Barcoding Collective …
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Book chapter
16. Entada clade.
O’Donnell, Shawn A. ; Lewis, Gwilym P.
Fabaceae, Diversity, Phylogenomics, Leguminosae, Classification, Mimosoideae, Taxonomy, and Entada
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Book chapter
10. Tribe Campsiandreae.
Lewis, Gwilym P.
Fabaceae, Diversity, Phylogenomics, Campsiandreae, Leguminosae, Classification, Mimosoideae, and Taxonomy
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Conference paper (published)
Plant pollen and spores as sources of ice nucleating particles.
Soluble molecules released from plant pollen can nucleate ice from supercooled water and are an enigmatic source of atmospherically relevant biological ice nucleators. Recently, it has been highlighted that ice nucleating particles from pollen may possess greater potential to impact cloud glaciation than previously considered, as fragments generated by pollen...Kinney, Nina L. H. ; Gibson, Matthew I. ; Ballesteros, Daniel ; Whale, Thomas F.
Spores, Pollen, Plant pollen, Plant spores, and Ice nucleating particles
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Conference paper (published)
Useful plants for reforestation activities in Kenya: linking environmental challenges to the well-being of local rural communities.
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Wood Anatomy of Chenopodiaceae (Amaranthaceae s.l.).
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Angraecum Darainense P. J. Cribb & Nusb. and Aeranthes Unciformis P. J. Cribb & Nusb. (Orchidaceae), Two New Species from Northern Madagascar.
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Phytotaxa 100: The rise of a major journal in systematic and taxonomic botany.
Today, the 23rd of May, is the 305th birthday of Carl Linnaeus—father of plant taxonomy and founder of the modern scheme of binomial nomenclature. To join international celebrations of his birthday, we publish Phytotaxa 100, at the same time marking an important milestone in the history of this journal of...Zhang, Zhi-Qiang ; Esser, Hans-Joachim ; Christenhusz, Maarten J. M.
Nomenclature, Phytotaxa 100, Taxonomic botany, Phytotaxa, and New species
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Book chapter
35. Samanea clade.
Lewis, Gwilym P.
Fabaceae, Diversity, Phylogenomics, Neltuma, Leguminosae, Classification, Mimosoideae, and Taxonomy
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Journal article
Update on the systematics of Benstonea (Pandanaceae): When a visionary taxonomist foresees phylogenetic relationships.
The paleotropical monocot Pandanaceae family comprises c. 700 species distributed into five genera: Benstonea (c. 60 spp.), Freycinetia (c. 250 spp.), Martellidendron (6 spp.), Pandanus (c. 450 spp.) and Sararanga (2 spp.). Benstonea was circumscribed to include species previously placed in Pandanus section Acrostigma (one of the four sections of...Callmander, Martin W. ; Booth, Thomas J. ; Beentje, Henk ; Buerki, Sven
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Towards a phylogenetically informed taxonomy of Cyrtandra (Gesneriaceae) in the Solomon Islands.
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Gardneria and Spigelia (Loganiaceae), two genera new to the Flora of Peninsular Malaysia.
The genera Gardneria and Spigelia with the discovery of G. ovata from Fraser’s Hill, Pahang, and the tropical American weed, S. anthelmia from Selangor, respectively, are new records for the Flora of Peninsular Malaysia. A full description and taxonomic notes for G. ovata and S. anthelmia in Peninsular Malaysia are...Julius, Avelinah ; Kamin, Imin ; Kiew, Ruth ; Utteridge, Timothy M. A.
Flora Malesiana, Conservation, Malesia, New genera, Gardneria, New generic records, Spigelia, and Taxonomy
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Clearing up Vietnamosasa (Poaceae, Bambusoideae): typification and nomenclature of a distinctive paleotropical bamboo genus.
This paper aims to clarify and stabilize the nomenclature of the singular fire-adapted South-East Asian bamboo genus Vietnamosasa Nguyen (1990: 221), and the specific taxa it comprises, by designating lectotypes and neotypes to allow accurate application of the published names. Little attention has been given to this genus in the...Haevermans, Thomas ; Nguyen, Bich Loan ; Gurgand, Jacques ; Haevermans, Agathe ; Dransfield, Soejatmi …
South-east Asia, Nomenclature, Typification, and Vietnamosasa
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Gabonius gen. nov. (Leguminosae, Caesalpinioideae, Detarieae), a distant cousin of Hymenostegia endemic to Gabon.
A new genus, Gabonius is described to accommodate a single species, Gabonius ngouniensis which was previously misplaced in Hymenostegia sensu lato. Gabonius ngouniensis is a widespread Gabonese endemic of evergreen forest. We assess G. ngouniensis as Least Concern (LC) according to IUCN criteria. A distribution map of Gabonius is presented,...Wieringa, Jan J. ; Mackinder, Barbara A. ; Van Proosdij, André S. J.
Taxonomy, Amherstieae, Tropical Africa, Conservation, Fabaceae, Africa, New genera, Gabon, and Gabonius
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Annea gen. nov. (Detarieae, Caesalpinioideae, Leguminosae): a home for two species long misplaced in Hymenostegia sensu lato.
A new genus Annea is described to accommodate two tropical African legume species previously misplaced in Hymenostegia (Leguminosae, Caesalpinioideae, Detarieae). Annea gen. nov. is widespread in tropical Africa but has an unusual disjunct generic distribution, occurring in both upper and lower Guinea but absent from Gabon. Annea afzelii accounts for...Mackinder, Barbara A. ; Wieringa, Jan J.
Taxonomy, Amherstieae, Tropical Africa, Conservation, New genus, Fabaceae, Africa, Annea, and Neotype
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Notes on the genus Gymneia (Lamiaceae: Ocimeae, Hyptidinae) with two new species from Brazil.
Two new species of Gymneia from Brazil, G. moniliformis and G. chapadensis are described and illustrated, and details of habitat and conservation status included. Morphological relationships to other species of the genus are given, and inflorescence structure of the genus discussed.Harley, R. M.
Chapada dos Veadeiros (Brazil), Brazil, Hyptis, Gymneia moniliformis, New species, Gymneia chapadensis, Serra do Cachimbo (Brazil), Taxonomy, and Cyme morphology
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Hellenia Retz., the correct name for Cheilocostus C.D.Specht (Costaceae).
In recent years numerous authors have suggested various generic placements for the Crape Ginger but still no valid available name has been published. I therefore give a short overview and make the necessary combinations.Govaerts, Rafaël
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Phylogeny and re‐circumscription of Cheniella (Leguminosae: Cercidoideae) based on plastome data and morphology, with description of three new species.
Subfamily Cercidoideae is an early‐diverging lineage of Leguminosae, within which the number and classification of genera have been controversial. is a recently described genus in the Cercidoideae which requires revision and testing of its monophyly and circumscription. Here we infer the phylogenetic position and infrageneric relationships of as well as...Gu, Shi‐Ran ; Zeng, Qiu‐Biao ; Clark, Ruth ; Jiang, Kai‐Wen ; Pérez‐Escobar, Oscar Alejandro …
Bauhinia, Phylogeny, Re-circumscription, Southeast Asia, Phanera, Fabaceae, China, Cheniella, and Legume
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1083. Liatris aspera Michx.: Compositae.
The North American Prairie plant Michx. (Compositae: Eupatorieae: Liatrinae) is illustrated and described. The tribe Eupatorieae, subtribe Liatrinae and the genus Gaertn. ex Schreb. are discussed, along with comments on cultivated members of the tribe, and the position of in the genus indicated, as well as the existence of sympatry...Hind, Nicholas ; Lambkin, Deborah
North America, Descriptors, Cultivation, North American Prairie, Wakehurst Place, Asteraceae, Propagation, Liatris aspera, Taxonomy, and Compositae
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1082. Rudbeckia hirta L.
L. (Compositae: Heliantheae: Rudbeckinae) is described and illustrated. Material in Wakehurst's North American Prairie planting would key out to the widespread L. var. Farw., in that it is a perennial, leafy in the upper half of the stem and with narrow‐lanceolate leaves. The issue of the rank of the currently...Hind, Nicholas ; Lambkin, Deborah
Rudbeckia hirta, North America, Descriptors, North American Prairie, Wakehurst Place, Asteraceae, Prariries, Propagation, Taxonomy, Cultivatio, and Compositae
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1081. Parthenium integrifolium L.: Compositae.
The North American Prairie plant, L. (Compositae: Heliantheae: Ambrosiinae) is described and illustrated. Related genera in the subtribe are commented on, as well as the better‐known species, A. Gray, the , and infrageneric taxonomy within L., in addition to the characteristics of the genus. Aspects of cultivation, propagation, pests and... -
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1080. Coreopsis lanceolata L.: Compositae.
L. (Compositae: Heliantheae: Coreopsidinae) is described and illustrated, a full synonymy provided, and its taxonomic position discussed. The generic concepts are discussed in relation to L. and Cav., noting that molecular studies have so far not been of much practical use. Cultivation requirements are also outlined, and the species long... -
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1079. Symphyotrichum laeve (L.) Á. Löve & D. Löve: Compositae.
(L.) Á. Löve & D. Löve (Compositae: Astereae: Symphyotrichinae) is described and illustrated, and the species is provided with an expanded synonymy that includes type citations, known types, and supplementary comments for the presently accepted varieties. A commentary on the tribal position of , its recognition, infrageneric classification, and the...Hind, Nicholas ; Lambkin, Deborah
North America, Descriptors, Cultivation, North American Prairie, Wakehurst Place, Symphyotrichum laeve, Prariries, Propagation, Taxonomy, Compositae, and Asteraceae
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1078. Solidago nemoralis Aiton: Compositae.
Aiton (Compositae: Astereae: Solidagininae) is illustrated and described, and its extensive synonymy provided (covering both proposed subspecies), together with full type citations and location of known types and relevant commentary. The position of the somewhat daunting genus L., and its position within the tribe Astereae is discussed. is placed with...Hind, Nicholas ; Lambkin, Deborah
North America, Descriptors, Cultivation, North American Prairie, Wakehurst Place, Solidago nemoralis, Prariries, Propagation, Taxonomy, Compositae, and Asteraceae
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1076. Vernonia missurica Raf.: Compositae.
Raf. (Compositae: Vernonieae: Vernoniinae) is described and illustrated, a full synonymy provided, the location of known type material provided, and its taxonomic position discussed; a selected iconography is indicated. The cultivation, propagation, pests and diseases and availability of the species are commented on. The complexity of the tribe Vernonieae in...Hind, Nicholas ; Langhorne, Joanna
North America, Descriptors, Cultivation, North American Prairie, Wakehurst Place, Asteraceae, Prariries, Propagation, Taxonomy, Vernonia missurica, and Compositae
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1077. Eurybia spectabilis (Aiton) G.L. Nesom: Compositae.
The North American Prairie plant (Aiton) G.L. Nesom (Compositae: Astereae: Machaerantherinae), the is illustrated and described, along with indications of distribution, habitat and ecology, flowering time, etymology, conservation status and vernacular names. The genus (Cass.) Gray is endemic to North America and contains 22 species; it was first proposed as...Hind, Nicholas ; Lambkin, Deborah
Eurybia spectabilis, Descriptors, Cultivation, North American Prairie, Wakehurst Place, Asteraceae, Prariries, Propagation, Taxonomy, Compositae, and North America
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Journal article
Introduction to the Compositae of the North American Prairies.
The North American Prairie landscape at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew at Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, West Sussex, is discussed. The abundance of the Compositae in the North American Prairies is outlined, by tribe, and comments provided on a range of 105 interesting Compositae that could be considered in prairie plantings,...Hind, Nicholas
North America, Prairies, North American Prairie, Wakehurst Place, Seed harvesting, Asteraceae, Propagation, and Compositae
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Revised taxon definition in European Cortinarius subgenus Dermocybe based on phylogeny, chemotaxonomy, and morphology.
(Fr.) Fr. is one of the most species-rich genera in the ( ). subgen. (Fr.) Trog includes brightly coloured Cortinarii with anthraquinone pigments. The chemotaxonomic approach has always been as important as classical methods for species definition of and helped to improve overall species concepts. However, some species concepts within... -
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Coccoloba-associated xerocomoid boletes (Boletaceae) from the Caribbean and Mexico: Tropicoboletus ruborculus gen. et comb. nov., revision of Xerocomus coccolobae, phylogenetic assessment of Singerocomus guadelupae comb. nov., and type studies of Xerocomus caeruleonigrescens, X. cuneipes, and X. pseudoboletinus var. pini-caribaeae.
Only two -associated xerocomoid boletes with smooth basidiospores are currently known from the Dominican Republic, namely and . A multilocus phylogenetic analysis of four gene markers (ITS, LSU, , ) reveals that . forms an autonomous clade in the corresponding to a novel genus, which is introduced here as gen....Gelardi, Matteo ; Angelini, Claudio ; Biketova, Alona Yu. ; Suz, Laura M. ; Ercole, Enrico …
Taxonomy, Neotropical boletes, Molecular phylogeny, Mexico, Greater Antilles, Boletales, and Caribbean
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From earthquakes to island area: multi‐scale effects upon local diversity.
Tropical forests occupy small coral atolls to the vast Amazon basin. They occur across bioregions with different geological and climatic history. Differences in area and bioregional history shape species immigration, extinction and diversification. How this effects local diversity is unclear. The Indonesian archipelago hosts thousands of tree species whose coexistence... -
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The genome sequence of spotted medick, Medicago arabica (L.) Huds. (Fabaceae).
We present a genome assembly from an individual (the spotted medick; Tracheophyta; Magnoliopsida; Fabales; Fabaceae). The genome sequence is 515.5 megabases in span. Most of the assembly is scaffolded into 8 chromosomal pseudomolecules. The mitochondrial and plastid genome assemblies have lengths of 324.47 kilobases and 125.07 kilobases in length, respectively.Christenhusz, Maarten J. M. ; Fay, Michael F. ; Leitch, Ilia J. ; Royal Botanic Gardens Kew Genome Acquisition Lab, United Kingdom ; Plant Genome Sizing Collective …
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Repeated upslope biome shifts in Saxifraga during late-Cenozoic climate cooling.
Mountains are among the most biodiverse places on Earth, and plant lineages that inhabit them have some of the highest speciation rates ever recorded. Plant diversity within the alpine zone - the elevation above which trees cannot grow—contributes significantly to overall diversity within mountain systems, but the origins of alpine... -
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Global analysis of Poales diversification – parallel evolution in space and time into open and closed habitats.
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Evolutionary history, traits, and weediness in Digitaria (Poaceae: Panicoideae).
Digitaria is a large pantropical genus, which includes a number of economically problematic agricultural weeds. Difficulties in species identification and the circumscription of the genus have previously hindered progress in understanding its evolution and developing a stable classification. We investigate the evolutionary history of Digitaria by combining two approaches: (i)... -
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Strategies of diaspore dispersal investment in Compositae: the case of the Andean highlands.
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From southern Africa and beyond: Historical biogeography of a monocotyledonous bulbous geophyte.
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Chlorohiptage (Tetrapteroids, Malpighiaceae), a distinct new genus endemic to Vietnam based on morphological and molecular data.
Do, Truong Van ; Lu, Ngan Thi ; Le, Anh Tuan ; Lam, Mai Xuan Thi ; Trinh, Xuan Thi …
Hiptage, Chlorohiptage, Asia, New genus, Taxonomy, Tetrapteroi, Malpighiales, and Systematics
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Expert‐based range maps cannot be replicated using data‐driven methods but macroecological conclusions arising from them can.
Aronsson, Heléne ; Zizka, Alexander ; Antonelli, Alexandre ; Faurby, Søren
Range maps, Macroecology, IUCN ranges, Global biodiversity patterns, Biogeography, Bird distribution, and eBird global