Latest Articles from Check List Latest 40 Articles from Check List https://checklist.pensoft.net/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 15:29:23 +0200 Pensoft FeedCreator https://checklist.pensoft.net/i/logo.jpg Latest Articles from Check List https://checklist.pensoft.net/ On the distribution and conservation of Sievekingia hirtzii Waldvogel (Orchidaceae, Stanhopeinae): first records from Colombia https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/107130/ Check List 19(6): 839-845

DOI: 10.15560/19.6.839

Authors: Natalia Rodríguez-S, Albeiro Rojas-P, Alejandro Lizcano, Edwin Trujillo Trujillo, Oscar Perdomo

Abstract: We newly report two populations of the orchid Sievekingia hirtzii in the Andean–Amazonian foothills of Caquetá, Colombia. Following the B criterion of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, we propose the categorization of this species as Endangered, due to its small Area of Occupancy and Extent of Occur-rence, the limited number of populations, and habitat fragmentation and degradation caused by the expansion of agriculture. Additionally, we propose actions for in situ and ex situ conservation of this orchid, including habitat protection and cultivation in botanical gardens.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Wed, 8 Nov 2023 14:43:00 +0200
Addition of two species to the Maltese flora: Lythrum tribracteatum Salzm. ex Spreng. (Lythraceae) and Poa maroccana Nannf. (Poaceae) https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/109173/ Check List 19(5): 743-751

DOI: 10.15560/19.5.743

Authors: Gianmarco Tavilla, Pietro Minissale, Leanne Camilleri, Sandro Lanfranco

Abstract: During a fieldwork in Malta in 2023, we discovered two species of plant previously unknown to the Maltese flora, Lythrum tribracteatum Salzm. ex Spreng. and Poa maroccana Nannf. Specific information on their morphology and ecology is provided.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 20 Oct 2023 19:03:00 +0300
Hyphaene guineensis Schumach. & Thonn. (Arecaceae), a new palm for the flora of Benin https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/95012/ Check List 19(4): 479-484

DOI: 10.15560/19.4.479

Authors: Gbèwonmèdéa Hospice Dassou, Doudjo Noufou Ouattara, Kifouli Adéoti, Judicael Makponsè, Augustin Sodjinou, Didier Roguet, Fred Stauffer

Abstract: We report for the first time the occurence of Hyphaene guineensis Schumach. & Thonn. (Arecaceae) in the flora of Benin at Grand-Popo. We describe this species using stem, leaf, and fruit morphological traits from field observations, specialized keys, historical and modern herbarium vouchers. Demographic and phenological observations are also provided, and a key is proposed for differentiating H. guineensis from the other species of Hyphaene known from Benin. This work contributes to the knowledge of the geographical distribution, the ecology, and the conservation of H. guineensis in tropical Africa.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Thu, 6 Jul 2023 12:34:00 +0300
An updated checklist of vascular epiphytes in the Darjeeling Himalaya, India https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/89506/ Check List 18(6): 1279-1319

DOI: 10.15560/18.6.1279

Authors: Preshina Rai, Saurav Moktan

Abstract: The Darjeeling Himalaya, located in eastern part of the Himalaya biodiversity hotspot in India, is known for its diverse vegetation. The varying climatic conditions along the elevational gradient provide suitable habitats for supporting a rich flora in the region. We provide an updated checklist of vascular epiphytes in Darjeeling Himalaya. A total of 239 vascular epiphyte species belonging to 93 genera and 38 families have been recorded from the region, which include holoepiphytes, hemiepiphytes, facultative and accidental epiphytes. Orchidaceae was the largest family with 70 species, followed by Polypodiaceae comprising 42 species. We make available baseline biodiversity information on vascular epiphytes of the study area and provide details on taxonomic diversity and distribution in terms of vegetation types and along the elevational gradient. We also provide photographs to facilitate field identification.

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Annotated List of Species Fri, 16 Dec 2022 11:54:00 +0200
First record of Eurystyles actinosophila (Barb. Rodr.) Schltr. in the Central-West region of Brazil and notes on distribution of Eurystyles and Lankesterella (Orchidaceae, Spiranthinae) in Brazil https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/87024/ Check List 18(5): 949-955

DOI: 10.15560/18.5.949

Authors: José Herlânio de Lima, Viviane Vaz Queiroz, Luciano de Bem Bianchetti

Abstract: We report the first record of Eurystyles actinosophila (Barb.Rodr.) Schltr. and the genus Eurystyles Wawra (Orchidaceae) in the Central-West region of Brazil. The species was found in the Brasília National Park, in Brasília, Distrito Federal, in the core region of the Cerrado. We also undertook a survey of collection sites in Brazil for species of Eurystyles and Lankesterella Ames, which together form the epiphytic clade of Spiranthinae, in order to create an updated distribution map. Previously identified only in the Atlantic Forest and Pampa, we note that some species of these two genera also occur in the Cerrado and Caatinga domains.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Mon, 12 Sep 2022 11:45:00 +0300
New distribution record of Habenaria gibsonii var. foetida Blatt. & McCann (Orchidaceae, Orchidoideae) from Panay Island, Philippines, with notes on allied taxa, ecology, and conservation https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/85684/ Check List 18(4): 829-837

DOI: 10.15560/18.4.829

Authors: Ma. Regina B. Altamirano, Maria Celia D. Malay, Rene Alfred Anton Bustamante

Abstract: We report the occurrence of Habenaria gibsonii var. foetida Blatt. & McCann on Panay Island in the Philippines. Our new records represent the easternmost distribution of this species, and also the first in the Malesian region. We present a full description, photographs, updated distribution map, and notes on allied taxa, ecology, and conservation status of this taxon. Our report highlights the importance of Panay Island in floristic studies of the Philippines.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Tue, 2 Aug 2022 09:18:00 +0300
First report of Hippeastrum puniceum (Lam.) Kuntze (Amaryllidaceae) from the state of Maranhão, Brazil, and expansion of the geographical distribution of Alophia drummondii (Graham) R.Foster (Iridaceae) and Rapatea paludosa Aubl. (Rapateaceae) https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/77104/ Check List 18(2): 323-330

DOI: 10.15560/18.2.323

Authors: Miguel Sena de Oliveira, Wagner Ribeiro da Silva Junior, Eduardo Oliveira Silva, Raysa Valéria Carvalho Saraiva, Alessandro Wagner Coelho Ferreira

Abstract: We report the first record of Hippeastrum puniceum (Lam.) Kuntze in Maranhão and expand the known geographical distributions of Alophia drummondii (Graham) R. Foster and Rapatea paludosa Aubl. in that state. Alophia drummondii and Hippeastrum puniceum were collected in Cerrado fragments in the municipality of Caxias and Rapatea paludosa in a swamp-forest gallery in a transition area between the Amazon region and the Cerrado in the municipality of Morros. Ecological and taxonomic information is included, as well as morphological descriptions, identification keys to species, distribution maps, photographs, and preliminary conservation statuses of these species in Brazil.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 1 Apr 2022 17:02:00 +0300
New records and a significant range extension of the recently described Pelexia vinosa A.W.C. Ferreira, M.I.S. Lima & Pansarin (Orchidaceae) in southernmost Brazil https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/72905/ Check List 18(1): 85-90

DOI: 10.15560/18.1.85

Authors: Tângela Denise Perleberg, Ana Paula Thiel, Gustavo Crizel Gomes, Henrique Noguez da Cunha

Abstract: We present new records for Pelexia vinosa A.W.C. Ferreira, M.I.S. Lima & Pansarin, a Brazilian terricolous orchid described in 2012 and at that moment known only from the type population and considered endemic to the state of São Paulo. We report the occurrence of populations in seasonal semideciduous forest fragments at three locations in the southernmost Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil. This would mean that the species distribution is extended by ca. 1,500 km in a straight line from previous records. We also reassess the conservation status of P. vinosa as Endangered.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Wed, 19 Jan 2022 13:58:00 +0200
Phaeosphaeria deschampsii J. Putzke & A.B.Pereira (Ascomycota, Fungi) causing whitening in Deschampsia antarctica Desv. (Poaceae) in the South Shetland Islands https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/75735/ Check List 17(6): 1751-1754

DOI: 10.15560/17.6.1751

Authors: Antonio Batista Pereira, Jorge Renato Pinheiro Velloso, Jair Putzke

Abstract: Phaeosphaeria deschampsii was described from dead leaves of Deschampsia antarctica (Antarctic Grass). We surveyed other islands of the South Shetland archipelago, Antarctica, and also found Arctic Grass whitening, the disease associated with this fungus, indicating that is disease is widespread.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Thu, 23 Dec 2021 10:48:00 +0200
Occurrence of Euterpe edulis Mart. (Arecaceae) in Atlantic Forest fragments in southern Brazil https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/71315/ Check List 17(5): 1395-1401

DOI: 10.15560/17.5.1395

Authors: Maicon T. Szczygel, Emanuel R. Cararo, Terezinha J. Zandavalli, Cássia A. Lima‑Rezende, Renan de S. Rezende

Abstract: We report new occurrence records of Euterpe edulis Mart. and compare them to a database of known occurrences data available in online repositories. The new records are from an Atlantic Forest fragment in São José do Capinzal village, municipality of Chapecó, Santa Catarina, Brazil. We found 1,393 occurrence records in the online database, of which 491 are unique records primarily from within the Atlantic Forest remnants. We also present photographs, distribution maps, and ecological characterizations that may be useful for future studies.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Wed, 13 Oct 2021 09:15:00 +0300
Triuris hyalina Miers: first record of Triuridaceae in the southern Atlantic Forest of Paraná, Brazil https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/70181/ Check List 17(5): 1285-1290

DOI: 10.15560/17.5.1285

Authors: Román Carlos Ríos, Vinicyus Jorge Mordaski Visni da Cruz

Abstract: We report the first occurrence of the family Triuridaceae in the Atlantic Forest of Paraná state, Brazil. We found Triuris hyalina Miers in a nature reserve and present a description, taxonomic and ecological comments, distribution data, and images. It is a small, mycoheterotrophic plant species. We found it in an area of dense ombrophilous forest in the municipality of Piraquara, eastern Paraná. Our new record represents the first of the family in the state and the southernmost known occurrence of the species. The new occurrence highlights the importance of floristic surveys to better understand the flora of the Atlantic Forest.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Mon, 20 Sep 2021 08:00:01 +0300
Thismia panamensis (Standl.) Jonker (Thismiaceae): first record for southern Brazil https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/68233/ Check List 17(4): 1055-1059

DOI: 10.15560/17.4.1055

Authors: Inti de Souza

Abstract: A new southernmost record of Thismia panamensis (Standl.) Jonker in Brazil extends the occurrence of this species to the Atlantic Rainforest. This species was found in Parque Estadual Serra da Baitaca, in Paraná state, where other new records of mycoheterotrophic plants have recently been made. The new record highlights the wide distribution of the species, as it occurs in different ecosystems along a significant latitudinal gradient.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Mon, 19 Jul 2021 08:10:00 +0300
Checklist of aroids (Alismatales, Araceae) from Sabah (Malaysian Borneo) https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/63577/ Check List 17(3): 931-974

DOI: 10.15560/17.3.931

Authors: Sin Yeng Wong, Jyloerica Joling

Abstract: One hundred and fourteen species belonging to 29 genera of Araceae are recorded from Sabah: Aglaonema Schott, Alocasia (Schott) G.Don, Amorphophallus Blume ex Decne., Amydrium Schott, Anadendrum Schott, Arisaema Mart., Bucephalandra Schott, Colobogynium Schott, Colocasia Schott, Cryptocoryne Fisch. ex Wydler, Cyrtosperma Griff., Epipremnum Schott, Gamogyne N.E.Br., Homalomena Schott, Lasia Lour., Lemna L., Nabalu S.Y.Wong & P.C.Boyce, Ooia S.Y.Wong & P.C.Boyce, Phymatarum M.Hotta, Pistia L., Pothos L., Rhaphidophora Hassk., Pursegloveia S.Y.Wong, S.L.Low & P.C.Boyce, Rhynchopyle Engl., Schismatoglottis Zoll. & Moritzi, Scindapsus Schott, Spirodela Schleid., Tawaia S.Y.Wong, S.L.Low & P.C.Boyce, Typhonium Schott, and Wolffia Horkel ex Schleid. Two genera, Cryptocoryne and Phymatarum, are newly recorded from Sabah. One species, Pothos leptostachyus Schott, is newly recorded from Sabah. One genus, Tawaia, and 50 species are endemic to Sabah. Taxonomic notes, an identification key to genera, and comments on habitat and ecology of the species are presented.

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Annotated List of Species Thu, 17 Jun 2021 21:57:00 +0300
Survey of the vascular plants of Alert (Ellesmere Island, Canada), a polar desert at the northern tip of the Americas https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/59245/ Check List 17(1): 181-225

DOI: 10.15560/17.1.181

Authors: Émilie Desjardins, Sandra Lai, Serge Payette, Martin Dubé, Paul C. Sokoloff, Annie St-Louis, Marie-Pier Poulin, Jade Legros, Luc Sirois, François Vézina, Andrew Tam, Dominique Berteaux

Abstract: Long-term monitoring is critical to guide conservation strategies and assess the impacts of climatic changes and anthropogenic activities. In High Arctic ecosystems, information on distribution and population trends of plants is dramatically lacking. During two field expeditions in 2018 and 2019, we conducted a systematic floristic survey together with opportunistic collecting in the polar desert surrounding Alert (Nunavut, Canada) to update past vascular plant inventories. We recorded 58 species, of which 54 species were recorded over the last seven decades, and four species that are additions to the local flora (Draba pauciflora R. Brown, Festuca edlundiae S.G. Aiken, Consaul, & Lefkovitch, Festuca hyperborea Holmen ex Frederiksen, and ×Pucciphippsia vacillans (T. Fries) Tzvelev). With the addition of 19 species that were previously reported but not found in our survey, we estimate the species richness in the study area at 77 species.

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Annotated List of Species Tue, 9 Feb 2021 07:38:00 +0200
Diversity and distribution of palms (Arecaceae) in Assam, India https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/50983/ Check List 17(1): 69-93

DOI: 10.15560/17.1.69

Authors: Selim Mehmud, Himu Roy

Abstract: We present new information on the diversity and distribution of palms, family Arecaceae, in Assam state, India. The family is represented in the state by 44 species belonging to 19 genera. Our study is based on surveys, a literature review, and a herbarium examination. Identification keys to genera and species, diagnostic characters, vernacular names, and updated information on the distribution, flowering, and fruiting of both wild and cultivated palm species occurring in Assam are provided.

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Annotated List of Species Wed, 13 Jan 2021 07:49:00 +0200
Unexpected finds in Bahia: first records of five species of Tillandsia L. (Bromeliaceae) https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/58803/ Check List 17(1): 13-20

DOI: 10.15560/17.1.13

Authors: Marcio de Melo Leodegario, Brayan Paiva Cavalcante, Lidyanne Yuriko Saleme Aona, Maria das Graças Lapa Wanderley, Fernanda Vidigal Duarte Souza, Everton Hilo de Souza

Abstract: We present the first records of five Tillandsia L. species from the state of Bahia, Brazil, which were collected in the field and studied in herbaria. Tillandsia didisticha (E.Morren) Baker occurs in Cerrado and Caatinga biomes, T. line­aris Vell. and T. dura Baker in Atlantic Forest fragments, and T. pruinosa Sw. and T. grao-mogolensis Silveira in an ecotonal transition zone between dry and humid forest. We present photographs, taxonomic notes, distribution ranges of these species in Bahia and discuss their morphological distinctions.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Tue, 5 Jan 2021 10:00:03 +0200
New occurrence records of Bromeliaceae for the state of Maranhão, northeastern Brazil https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/56307/ Check List 16(6): 1575-1580

DOI: 10.15560/16.6.1575

Authors: Elidio A. E. Guarçoni, Jeferson D. S. Sousa, Alessandro W. C. Ferreira, Wagner R. S. Junior, Miguel S. Oliveira, Eduardo O. Silva

Abstract: We report three species of Bromeliaceae (Encholirium spectabile Mart. ex Schult. & Schult.f., Pitcairnia burchellii Mez, and Tillandsia bulbosa Hook.) for the first time from Maranhão, northeastern Brazil, based on our fieldwork. Data on species’ morphology, taxonomy, ecology, and geographic distribution are included. Our new data add to the knowledge to the flora of Maranhão and expand the distribution of three bromeliad species in Brazil.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Wed, 18 Nov 2020 11:20:00 +0200
Agrostis meyenii Trin. (Poaceae, Agrostidinae): first records from Peru, including taxonomic notes and an identification key https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/53076/ Check List 16(5): 1347-1353

DOI: 10.15560/16.5.1347

Authors: Steven P. Sylvester, Mitsy D.P.V. Sylvester

Abstract: The grass Agrostis meyenii Trin. (Poaceae, Agrostidinae) is newly recorded from Peru and is found in high-Andean puna grasslands of the departments of Ancash, Ayacucho, and Huánuco, marking the northernmost known limit of this species. A revised species description, images, taxonomic notes, and a key are also presented to differentiate A. meyenii from similar species in Peru with congested, spike-like panicles and absent or reduced (measuring less than ½ the length of the lemma) paleas (i.e., A. breviculmis Hitchc., A. foliata Hook.f., and A. tolucensis Kunth).

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Wed, 14 Oct 2020 12:00:01 +0300
Confirmation of the presence of Vanilla hartii Rolfe (Orchidaceae, Vanilloideae) in Brazil https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/51040/ Check List 16(4): 951-956

DOI: 10.15560/16.4.951

Authors: Alessandro Wagner Coelho Ferreira, Evelyn Pereira Franken, Emerson Ricardo Pansarin

Abstract: We confirm the occurrence of Vanilla hartii Rolfe in Brazil. This species was collected in FLONA Carajás, Amazonia, at the municipality of Parauapebas, state of Pará. This work contributes to the knowledge of the geographical distribution of this rare vanilla.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 31 Jul 2020 12:00:02 +0300
Additions to the flora of northern Asia: alien vascular plant records in the Yamal-Nenets Autonomous District (Russia) https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/39068/ Check List 16(1): 137-153

DOI: 10.15560/16.1.137

Authors: Vyacheslav V. Byalt, Alexander A. Egorov, Elena V. Pismarkina, Olga V. Galanina

Abstract: The north of Western Siberia has seen intensive economic development. Exploration and mining for mineral resources, active road and pipeline construction, urban development, and agriculture favor invasion and dispersal of alien plant species across the Subarctic region. The paper reports new records for eight alien species and hybrids previously unknown from northwest Siberia and the flora of northern Asia: Alopecurus geniculatus L., Anthyllis vulneraria L. subsp. vulneraria, Aquilegia atrata W.D.J. Koch, A. vulgaris L., Epilobium franciscanum Barbey, Galium album Mill. subsp. album, Petunia atkinsiana (Sweet) D. Don ex W.H. Baxter, Primula elatior (L.) Hill. These species were spotted in 2012–2014 in the towns of Salekhard, Nadym, Novy Urengoy, Tarko-Sale, Gubkinsky, and Noyabrsk in the Yamal-Nenets Autonomous District, Western Siberia (Russia). Species, synonyms, overall distribution, habitat preferences, and species taxonomy with remarks on identification and differentiation from the most similar taxa occurring in the study area, as well as the list of localities are presented.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 7 Feb 2020 11:00:05 +0200
Twelve new additions in the orchid flora of Tripura, north-east India https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/46355/ Check List 16(1): 17-25

DOI: 10.15560/16.1.17

Authors: Arjun Adit, Monika Koul, Rajesh Tandon

Abstract: Despite the discovery of several new plant species from India every year, there is dearth of information on species of orchid, especially from the North Eastern Region . As a detailed survey seemed necessary for reliable documentation, we looked into the diversity of orchids in Tripura state. We document the first records from the state for 12 species of orchids, including two genera (Crepidium Tausch and Dendrolirium Blume). Geographical distributions along with detailed descriptions and photographs of the species are provided.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 10 Jan 2020 11:00:03 +0200
New record of Scaphyglottis livida (Lindl.) Schltr. (Orchidaceae, Epidendroideae) in Goiás, and a key to Scaphyglottis species in the Central-West Region of Brazil https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/39088/ Check List 16(1): 9-15

DOI: 10.15560/16.1.9

Authors: Igor Soares dos Santos, Marcos José da Silva

Abstract: Botanical studies and exploration of Orchidaceae in Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park, Goiás state, Brazil, found a unreported species in the state. The presence of Scaphyglottis livida (Lindl.) Schltr. is reported, an illustration and distribution map are provided, and the morphological relationships of S. livida to other similar species, as well as its phenology, are discussed. A key to the species of the genus Scaphyglottis occurring in the Central-West Region of Brazil; images of these species are also provided.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 10 Jan 2020 11:00:02 +0200
New records and range expansion for Paspalum procurrens and P. volcanense in northwestern Argentina and southeastern Bolivia https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/38891/ Check List 15(6): 1137-1144

DOI: 10.15560/15.6.1137

Authors: Adriana Glücksberg, Eric Javier Martínez, Ana Isabel Honfi, Carla Maldonado, Diego Hernán Hojsgaard

Abstract: Paspalum procurrens Quarin and P. volcanense Zuloaga, Morrone & Denham are two rare species of South American grasses inhabiting geographically restricted areas which are exposed to ecological degradation due to landscape transformation and biodiversity losses. We present new records for these species, from the provinces of Jujuy, Salta, Tucumán and Catamarca (Argentina) and departments of Tarija, Chuquisaca, and Santa Cruz (Bolivia). New geographic distribution maps and the biological relevance of these findings are discussed pinpointing the need for imperative and assiduous botanical explorations in biodiversity hotspots sensible to the impact of human activities. Ploidy levels in these two species are studied.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Tue, 31 Dec 2019 11:00:01 +0200
Found in Brazil again! Expanding the distribution of Maxillaria aureoglobula Christenson (Orchidaceae, Maxillariinae) and a key to the species of Maxillaria sect. Rufescens Christenson from Brazil https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/38623/ Check List 15(6): 1107-1112

DOI: 10.15560/15.6.1107

Authors: Alessandro Wagner Coelho Ferreira, Miguel Sena de Oliveira, Mathias Erich Engels, Edlley Pessoa

Abstract: The distribution of Maxillaria aureoglobula is expanded to northeastern Brazil. This species is probably more geographically widespread than expected, and the new record reported here is a geographical link between the other occurrences of this species in northwestern South America (Colombia and Venezuela) and a recent record from Mato Grosso in the Brazilian Central-West Region. We provide an expanded description of the species, a distribution map, and a key to the Brazilian species of Maxillaria sect. Rufescens.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 20 Dec 2019 11:58:23 +0200
First record of Desmoncus Mart. (Arecaceae) in São Paulo state, Brazil https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/33939/ Check List 15(6): 979-984

DOI: 10.15560/15.6.979

Authors: Tamylle Aparecida Pereira Ferraz, Letícia Chedid Seidinger, Wilton Felipe Teixeira, Renata Giassi Udulutsch

Abstract: Desmoncus leptoclonos Drude is recorded for the first time for the state of São Paulo, Brazil. Based on this new record, the geographical distribution of Desmoncus Mart. for Brazil is expanded. An identification key to climbing species of Brazilian Desmoncus, a description, a map of geographic distribution, photographs, and comments concerning Desmoncus leptoclonos are provided.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 8 Nov 2019 11:39:42 +0200
Geographic range extension of Rapatea paludosa Aubl. (Rapateaceae) to Maranhão state, northeastern Brazil https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/35774/ Check List 15(5): 921-925

DOI: 10.15560/15.5.911

Authors: Alessandro Wagner Coelho Ferreira, Gustavo Pereira Lima, Maycon Jordan Costa da Silva, Eduardo Bezerra de Almeida Jr

Abstract: Expansion of the geographic distribution of Rapatea paludosa Aubl. (Rapateaceae) to the state of Maranhão, northeastern Brazil. The occurrence of R. paludosa is reported for the flora of Maranhão from the municipality of Cândido Mendes. This is the second species of the genus found in the state. The collected samples are also the second record of R. paludosa in the Northeastern Region of Brazil, adding information on its geographic distribution. Rapatea paludosa is described, illustrated, and its distribution mapped.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 18 Oct 2019 11:59:02 +0300
First record of Gymnosiphon tenellus (Benth.) Urb. (Burmanniaceae) in Paraná state and southern Brazil https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/35523/ Check List 15(5): 863-866

DOI: 10.15560/15.5.863

Authors: Inti de Souza, Christopher Thomas Blum, Marcelo Leandro Brotto

Abstract: Gymnosiphon tenellus (Bentham) Urban is recorded for the first time in the state of Paraná and in southern Brazil. Until now it has only been known to occur in Central America, the Amazonian Rainforest, and in the Atlantic Rainforest of the state of Rio de Janeiro in southeastern Brazil. An updated description is provided, along with original, detailed pictures of the species.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 27 Sep 2019 06:51:04 +0300
New records of Orchidaceae Juss. for the state from Hidalgo, Mexico https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/36077/ Check List 15(5): 827-832

DOI: 10.15560/15.5.827

Authors: Carlos Alberto Hernández-Orta, Karla María Aguilar-Dorantes, Jonas Morales-Linares, Vicenzo Bertolini

Abstract: Two new orchid records are reported for Hidalgo, Notylia barkeri Lindl. and Trichocentrum cosymbephorum (C. Morren) R. Jiménez & Carnevali. The genus Notylia is reported for the first time, and the list of orchid flora is updated to include 110 taxa. Unexpectedly, the species were recorded in abandoned orange plantations rather than natural vegetation, likely because of the high anthropogenic pressure exerted on their natural populations. These new records highlight the importance of continuing to survey regions such as Hidalgo with scarce orchid records, including both natural and modified vegetation.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 27 Sep 2019 01:59:35 +0300
Synopsis of aroids (Alismatales, Araceae) from Cerro Pirre (Darién Province, Panama) https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/33402/ Check List 15(4): 651-689

DOI: 10.15560/15.4.651

Authors: Orlando Oriel Ortiz, María Sánchez de Stapf, Riccardo Maria Baldini, Thomas Bernard Croat

Abstract: Ninety-four species belonging to 12 genera of Araceae are recorded on Cerro Pirre (Darién Province): Adelonema Schott (two); Anthurium Schott (39), Chlorospatha Engl. (2), Dieffenbachia Schott (3); Heteropsis Kunth (1); Monstera Adans. (6); Philodendron Schott (28), Rhodospatha Poepp. (2); Spathiphyllum Schott (2); Stenospermation Schott (3); Syngonium Schott (4) and Xanthosoma Schott (2). Taxonomic notes, identification key and comments on habitat and ecology of the species are presented.

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Annotated List of Species Fri, 16 Aug 2019 11:55:34 +0300
Two new records of Alpinia Roxb. (Zingiberaceae) in Sumatra, Indonesia and phylogenetic relationship to their allied species https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/31694/ Check List 15(1): 109-117

DOI: 10.15560/15.1.109

Authors: Rayfiqa Maulidah, Suci Erta Fitri, Nurainas, Syamsuardi, Dayar Arbain

Abstract: Alpinia is one genus of Zingiberaceae that is distributed throughout the tropical regions. Nine species of Alpinia have been recorded in Sumatra. In this article, we report 2 new record species for Sumatra, which are Alpinia submutica Roxb. and A. denticulata (Ridl.) Holttum. We also registered 3 sequences of them as new data in GenBank under accession number: MH087456, MH087457, and MH218561. Phylogenetic analysis using a molecular approach with their allied species in Sumatra is also presented.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 1 Feb 2019 17:00:00 +0200
New records and range extension of Habenaria dutrae Schltr. (Orchidaceae) in southern Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/29404/ Check List 14(6): 1083-1087

DOI: 10.15560/14.6.1083

Authors: Gustavo Crizel Gomes, Artur Ramos Molina, Ernestino S. G. Guarino, Thales Castilhos de Freitas, Tângela Denise Perleberg

Abstract: We describe 4 new records of Habenaria dutrae Schltr., a threatened orchid species that is endemic of Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil. The new record, from Pontal da Barra, increases the distribution of H. dutrae by approximately 180 km south and represents the southernmost known location for the species. We also re-evaluate the conservation status of the species including the new records, finding it to be Endangered under criteria B2ab(iii); D.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 16 Nov 2018 15:49:51 +0200
A new occurrence of Gomesa leinigii (Pabst) M.W. Chase & N.H. Williams (Orchidaceae) and new populations of Macradenia paraensis Barb.Rodr. (Orchidaceae) and Peperomia psilostachya C.DC. (Piperaceae) in São Paulo state, Brazil https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/27548/ Check List 14(6): 1065-1070

DOI: 10.15560/14.6.1065

Authors: Letícia Chedid Seidinger, Wilton Felipe Teixeira, Renata Giassi Udulutsch

Abstract: We present the first record of Gomesa leinigii (Pabst) M.W. Chase & N.H. Williams in São Paulo state, Brazil, previously known only in the state of Paraná, extended its geographical distribution. We also document newly discovered populations of Macradenia paraensis Barb.Rodr. and Peperomia psilostachya C.DC. in São Paulo state, Brazil. Description, comments, conservation status, photographic figures and a distribution map of these species are presented.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 16 Nov 2018 07:27:08 +0200
New records of Tillandsia L. (Bromeliaceae, Tillandsioideae) for Maranhão state, Brazil https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/27426/ Check List 14(6): 951-959

DOI: 10.15560/14.6.951

Authors: Elidio A. E. Guarçoni, Andrea Ferreira da Costa, Eduardo O. Silva, Alessandro W. C. Ferreira, Miguel Sena de Oliveira

Abstract: We report the first records of Tillandsia kegeliana, T. loliacea, T. paraensis, T. parvispica, T. recurvata, and T. tenuifolia for Maranhão, Brazil. These species were collected in the Amazonian and Cerrado biomes. This work adds new knowledge to the flora of Maranhão and extends the distribution of these species within Brazil.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 2 Nov 2018 20:36:32 +0200
First record of Ehrharta longiflora Sm. (Poaceae, Ehrharteae) for South America https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/23443/ Check List 14(2): 475-478

DOI: 10.15560/14.2.475

Authors: Joel Calvo, Andrés Moreira-Muñoz

Abstract: Ehrharta longiflora Sm. (Poaceae) is recorded for the first time in South America. A few naturalized populations were located in disturbed areas of Valparaíso (Central Chile). A brief taxonomic discussion, images and a location map of the new record of this African grass are provided here.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 20 Apr 2018 17:23:20 +0300
Hippeastrum angustifolium Pax (Amaryllidaceae): first record for a biodiversity hotspot in the Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/20967/ Check List 14(2): 335-339

DOI: 10.15560/14.2.335

Authors: Berinaldo Bueno, Suzana Neves Moreira, Vali Joana Pott

Abstract: Hippeastrum angustifolium Pax a bulbous perennial in the family Amaryllidaceae, occurs in Argentina, Paraguay, and south-southeastern Brazil in the Pampa and Atlantic Forest domains. In this work, we present the first record of this species for the Cerrado domain in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. We also comment on its biology and ecology.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 16 Mar 2018 01:07:09 +0200
First record of Epipactis veratrifolia Boiss. & Hohen. (Orchidaceae, Epidendroideae, Neottieae, Limodorinae) from an arid wadi in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/24293/ Check List 14(1): 231-236

DOI: 10.15560/14.1.231

Authors: Sabitha Sakkir, Pritpal Soorae, Shakeel Ahmed, Shahid Khan, Anitha Saji, Shaikha Al Dhaheri

Abstract: Epipactis veratrifolia is recorded for the first time from Jebel Hafeet, a mountain in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). This species had been previously recorded from the northern part of the UAE and other areas on the Arabian Peninsula. The occurrence of E. veratrifolia in Jebel Hafeet expands the eastern distribution limits of the species and underlines the importance of biodiversity in the region. The new record fills a gap in the distribution of this species on the Arabian Peninsula.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 9 Feb 2018 16:51:12 +0200
Telipogon jucusbambae (Orchidaceae), the rediscovery of a marvelous Telipogon from Peru https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/23839/ Check List 14(1): 189-193

DOI: 10.15560/14.1.189

Authors: Carlos Martel, Marcos Salas

Abstract: Telipogon jucusbambae, a Peruvian endemic species, is rediscovered and its distributional range greatly extended. The species was known from a single collection made more than 50 years ago. A description, images of living specimens, a distribution map, and taxonomic comments on related species are provided. Furthermore, we propose the T. falcatus species complex for a group of species closely related to T. jucusbambae.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 26 Jan 2018 10:49:15 +0200
New records of Vriesea agostiniana E.Pereira, and Vriesea saltensis Leme & L. Kollmann (Bromeliaceae, Tillandsioideae) from southeastern Brazil https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/20494/ Check List 14(1): 37-41

DOI: 10.15560/14.1.37

Authors: Igor Musauer Kessous, Dayvid Rodrigues Couto, Fernando Pérez Uribbe, Andrea Ferreira da Costa

Abstract: Vriesea Lindl. (Bromeliaceae) has its center of diversity in eastern Brazil, especially in the Atlantic Rainforest domain. The present study extended the distribution of V. agostiniana to São Paulo state and V. saltensis to Espírito Santo state; they were previously considered endemic to single locations in the states of Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais, respectively. Species descriptions, taxonomic comments, and new distribution maps are presented, contributing to our knowledge of the taxonomy and biogeography of Vriesea in southeastern Brazil.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 5 Jan 2018 18:21:03 +0200
Climbers from two rock outcrops in the semi-arid region of Brazil https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/20765/ Check List 13(5): 417-427

DOI: 10.15560/13.5.417

Authors: Danielly da Silva Lucena, Maria de Fátima de A. Lucena, Marccus Alves

Abstract: This study aimed to recognize the floristic composition, the life form and the distribution of species of climbing plants occurring on 2 rock outcrops in the state of Pernambuco. Monthly botanical collections were made from February to September 2015 at Pedra do Cruzeiro (08°09′02.9″ S, 035°45′22.3″ W), municipality of Bezerros and Pico do Papagaio (07°49′25.7″ S, 038°03′14.8″ W), municipality of Triunfo. Fertile specimens were collected following the standard methodology in taxonomy. A total of 58 species were identified from the 2 areas, all widely distributed in Brazil and belonging to 20 botanical families. Apocynaceae, Convolvulaceae, Bignoniaceae, Dioscoreaceae and Fabaceae comprise 60% of all species. The predominant life form was phanerophyte (62%). As for the growth form, 67% of the climbers are herbaceous vines. The adaptation of twining was observed in 69% of species. Six new records for the state of Pernambuco were also identified. The rock outcrops studied show high species richness in relation to the found for climbers in other rock outcrops in the Brazilian Northeast Region.

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Annotated List of Species Mon, 11 Sep 2017 10:35:51 +0300
New occurrences of Paepalanthus mollis Kunth var. mollis: extending the distribution of Paepalanthus subg. Xeractis Körn. (Eriocaulaceae) outside the Espinhaço Range, Minas Gerais, Brazil https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/19711/ Check List 13(3): 1-3

DOI: 10.15560/13.3.2109

Authors: Bárbara Mourão, Marcelo Trovó, Mariana Mansanares

Abstract: Paepalanthus mollis var. mollis is placed in Paepalanthus subg. Xeractis (Eriocaulaceae) and, until now, it was considered endemic to the campos rupestres of the Espinhaço Range in Minas Gerais, Brazil. We report here the new occurrences of this species from the municipalities of Carrancas and Minduri, at the southern part of the mountain complex of Bocaina and Carrancas. These specimens confirm the occurrence of this species and the subgenus outside the Espinhaço Range. These occurrences are also the southernmost sites of geographic distribution of the group.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Sat, 6 May 2017 00:00:00 +0300