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García N, Cádiz-Véliz A, Villalobos M, Morales V. Taxonomic novelties in Haplopappus (Asteraceae, Astereae) from Chile. PhytoKeys 2024; 237:201-218. [PMID: 38317828 PMCID: PMC10843891 DOI: 10.3897/phytokeys.237.114461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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Two new species of Haplopappus (Asteraceae) from central Chile are described in this article. Haplopappuscolliguayensissp. nov. is restricted to La Chapa hill, Colliguay, Valparaíso Region, and is most similar to H.undulatus but differs from the latter in its stem indumentum, leaf shape and margin, and synflorescence arrangement. Haplopappusteillierisp. nov. has been recorded from four high-Andean localities in the Choapa, Petorca, Rocín and Aconcagua river basins, and is most similar to H.punctatus but differs from the latter in its leaf length and margin, number of peduncles per twig, width of outer phyllaries, number of ray florets per capitulum, and achene dimensions. Additionally, we propose the reinstatement of H.kingii in agreement with an exhaustive revision of type material and protologues, as well as the study of herbarium specimens. Haplopappuskingii is restricted to mountainous areas in the southern portion of the Atacama Region, and resembles H.parvifolius and H.retinervius but differs from both by its leaf margin and apex, besides additional differences from each. We provide morphological descriptions, field images, distributional maps, conservation assessments, and taxonomic notes for the three species treated, as well as illustrations for the novel taxa.
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Affiliation(s)
- Nicolás García
- Herbario EIF & Laboratorio de Evolución y Sistemática, Facultad de Ciencias Forestales y de la Conservación de la Naturaleza, Universidad de Chile, Avenida Santa Rosa 11315, La Pintana, Santiago, ChileUniversidad de ChileSantiagoChile
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- Departamento de Botánica, Facultad de Ciencias Naturales y Oceanográficas, Universidad de Concepción, Casilla 160C, 4030000, Concepción, ChileUniversidad de ConcepciónConcepciónChile
- Instituto de Ecología y Biodiversidad (IEB), Concepción, ChileInstituto de Ecología y Biodiversidad (IEB)ConcepciónChile
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- Herbario EIF & Laboratorio de Evolución y Sistemática, Facultad de Ciencias Forestales y de la Conservación de la Naturaleza, Universidad de Chile, Avenida Santa Rosa 11315, La Pintana, Santiago, ChileUniversidad de ChileSantiagoChile
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- Herbario EIF & Laboratorio de Evolución y Sistemática, Facultad de Ciencias Forestales y de la Conservación de la Naturaleza, Universidad de Chile, Avenida Santa Rosa 11315, La Pintana, Santiago, ChileUniversidad de ChileSantiagoChile
- Museo Nacional de Historia Natural, Interior Quinta Normal s/n, casilla 787, Santiago, ChileMuseo Nacional de Historia NaturalSantiagoChile
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Walter HE, Cádiz-Véliz A, Meriño BM, Villalobos-Barrantes HM, Guerrero PC. Taxonomic dissection based on molecular evidence of the Eriosycecurvispina complex (Cactaceae): identifying nine endemic species from Central Chile. PhytoKeys 2024; 237:117-139. [PMID: 38292077 PMCID: PMC10825970 DOI: 10.3897/phytokeys.237.107403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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Chile's distinctive flora, geographical isolation, and complex topography collectively contribute to a notable endemic species diversity, particularly within central regions identified as critical areas for biodiversity conservation. The cactus genus Eriosyce, as currently circumscribed, encompasses seven sections, with Eriosycesect.Horridocatus presenting a notably complex species group. This study investigates the E.curvispina complex, a member of the Notocacteae tribe common in central Chile, by incorporating new populations and examining phylogenetic relationships using four plastid and one nuclear molecular marker. The phylogenetic analysis of sampled individuals identified nine independent lineages, each warranting recognition at the species rank. Despite minimal morphological differences among taxa, morphological characters were utilized to support and stabilize the DNA-based phylogenetic hypothesis. The results highlight the high taxonomic diversity in these cactus lineages and have implications for the classification of the E.curvispina complex, including new combinations and proposals of conservation status.
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- Helmut E. Walter
- The EXSIS Project: Cactaceae Ex-Situ & In-Situ Conservation, 31860 Emmerthal, Germany
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- Departamento de Botánica, Facultad de Ciencias Naturales y Oceanográficas, Universidad de Concepción, Casilla 160C, 4030000, Concepción, Chile
- Institute of Ecology and Biodiversity (IEB), Concepción, Chile
- Millennium Institute Biodiversity of Antarctic and Sub-Antarctic Ecosystems (BASE), Concepción, Chile
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- Departamento de Botánica, Facultad de Ciencias Naturales y Oceanográficas, Universidad de Concepción, Casilla 160C, 4030000, Concepción, Chile
- Institute of Ecology and Biodiversity (IEB), Concepción, Chile
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- Departamento de Botánica, Facultad de Ciencias Naturales y Oceanográficas, Universidad de Concepción, Casilla 160C, 4030000, Concepción, Chile
- Escuela de Química, Universidad de Costa Rica, CP 11501-2060, San José, Costa Rica
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- Departamento de Botánica, Facultad de Ciencias Naturales y Oceanográficas, Universidad de Concepción, Casilla 160C, 4030000, Concepción, Chile
- Institute of Ecology and Biodiversity (IEB), Concepción, Chile
- Millennium Institute Biodiversity of Antarctic and Sub-Antarctic Ecosystems (BASE), Concepción, Chile
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García N, Cuevas C, Sepúlveda JE, Cádiz-Véliz A, Román MJ. Erratum: Corrigendum: García N, Cuevas C, Sepúlveda JE, Cádiz-Véliz A, Román MJ (2022) Two new species of Miersia and their phylogenetic placements alongside the recently described M.putaendensis (Gilliesieae, Allioideae, Amaryllidaceae). PhytoKeys 211: 107-124. doi: 10.3897/phytokeys.211.87842. PhytoKeys 2022; 214:115-116. [PMID: 36763063 PMCID: PMC9836477 DOI: 10.3897/phytokeys.214.97612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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[This corrects the article DOI: 10.3897/phytokeys.211.87842.].
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- Nicolás García
- Herbario EIF & Laboratorio de Evolución y Sistemática, Facultad de Ciencias Forestales y de la Conservación de la Naturaleza, Universidad de Chile, Av. Santa Rosa 11315, La Pintana, Santiago, ChileUniversidad de ChileSantiagoChile
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- Herbario EIF & Laboratorio de Evolución y Sistemática, Facultad de Ciencias Forestales y de la Conservación de la Naturaleza, Universidad de Chile, Av. Santa Rosa 11315, La Pintana, Santiago, ChileUniversidad de ChileSantiagoChile
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- Instituto de Biología, Facultad de Ciencias, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Campus Curauma, Avenida Universidad 330, Valparaíso, ChilePontificia Universidad Católica de ValparaísoValparaísoChile
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- Herbario EIF & Laboratorio de Evolución y Sistemática, Facultad de Ciencias Forestales y de la Conservación de la Naturaleza, Universidad de Chile, Av. Santa Rosa 11315, La Pintana, Santiago, ChileUniversidad de ChileSantiagoChile
- Department of Biology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32611, USAUniversity of FloridaGainesvilleUnited States of America
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García N, Cuevas C, Sepúlveda JE, Cádiz-Véliz A, Román MJ. Two new species of Miersia and their phylogenetic placements alongside the recently described M.putaendensis (Gilliesieae, Allioideae, Amaryllidaceae). PhytoKeys 2022; 211:107-124. [PMID: 36760729 PMCID: PMC9836716 DOI: 10.3897/phytokeys.211.87842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Two new species of the Chilean endemic genus Miersia (Gilliesieae, Allioideae, Amaryllidaceae) are described, M.stellata and M.raucoana, alongside morphological descriptions, a distribution map, illustrations, conservation status assessments, and an updated key to all species of Miersia. Additionally, phylogenetic analyses of DNA sequences were performed to inquire into the evolutionary affinities of both new species and the recently described, M.putaendensis, within the tribe Gilliesieae.
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- Nicolás García
- Herbario EIF & Laboratorio de Evolución y Sistemática, Facultad de Ciencias Forestales y de la Conservación de la Naturaleza, Universidad de Chile, Av. Santa Rosa 11315, La Pintana, Santiago, ChileUniversidad de ChileSantiagoChile
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- Herbario EIF & Laboratorio de Evolución y Sistemática, Facultad de Ciencias Forestales y de la Conservación de la Naturaleza, Universidad de Chile, Av. Santa Rosa 11315, La Pintana, Santiago, ChileUniversidad de ChileSantiagoChile
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- Instituto de Biología, Facultad de Ciencias, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Campus Curauma, Avenida Universidad 330, Valparaíso, ChilePontificia Universidad Católica de ValparaísoValparaísoChile
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- Herbario EIF & Laboratorio de Evolución y Sistemática, Facultad de Ciencias Forestales y de la Conservación de la Naturaleza, Universidad de Chile, Av. Santa Rosa 11315, La Pintana, Santiago, ChileUniversidad de ChileSantiagoChile
- Department of Biology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32611, USAUniversity of FloridaGainesvilleUnited States of America
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Cádiz-Véliz A, Verdessi F, Carvallo GO. Shrub canopy matrix decreases reproductive output of a sheltered plant via pollinator exclusion. Basic Appl Ecol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.baae.2021.04.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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