Latest Articles from Check List Latest 3 Articles from Check List https://checklist.pensoft.net/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 17:00:18 +0200 Pensoft FeedCreator https://checklist.pensoft.net/i/logo.jpg Latest Articles from Check List https://checklist.pensoft.net/ New records and conservation status of tree species from environmental licensing studies in highly human-modified areas in Bahia, northeastern Brazil https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/114284/ Check List 20(2): 268-278

DOI: 10.15560/20.2.268

Authors: Aline Costa da Mota, Lander de Jesus Alves, Denise Morais Loureiro, Eduardo Saar Santos, Jefferson Carvalho-Sobrinho

Abstract: Based on fieldwork for licensing environmental impact studies in Bahia, northeastern Brazil, we present new records of five tree species, including two species known only from their type locality. The records mostly originate from highly human-modified areas in Atlantic Forest, which we argue that should not be underestimated by environmental licensing studies. We assess the conservation status of the five species and highlight the importance of using trained botanists for recording species of conservation concern. Our data demonstrate that studies for environmental licensing can contribute knowledge and aid in biodiversity conservation.

HTML

XML

PDF

]]>
Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 1 Mar 2024 10:22:00 +0200
First record of Mansoa minensis M.M.Silva-Castro (Bignoniaceae, Bignonieae) in Espírito Santo, Brazil https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/23129/ Check List 14(2): 415-418

DOI: 10.15560/14.2.415

Authors: Renata Giassi Udulutsch, Geovane Souza Siqueira, Pedro Dias

Abstract: Mansoa minensis M.M.Silva-Castro is reported for the first time for the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. We provide an updated description, comparisons with closely related species, and suggest a revised conservation status for this species. We also present an identification key for all species of Mansoa that occur in Espírito Santo.

HTML

XML

PDF

]]>
Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 23 Mar 2018 06:20:37 +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.

HTML

XML

PDF

]]>
Annotated List of Species Mon, 11 Sep 2017 10:35:51 +0300