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This study developed #microsatellite markers for sequence-based high-throughput #genotyping of the non-model Neotropical tree species Anadenanthera colubrina (#Fabaceae) ➡️

This study describes 5 new species of Huberia (#Melastomataceae) growing in rocky outcrops from eastern Brazilian mountains. ➡️

This synopsis of the neotropical hemiparasitic genus Maracanthus (#Loranthaceae) revealed a new species endemic to #Colombia, bringing the total number of species in the genus to five. ➡️

Cinchona (#Rubiaceae) trees, containing quinine used as an antimalarial drug, have been cultivated in the DR Congo since the early 20th century. This study investigates the current context of Cinchona production in the eastern DRC. ➡️

Happy Holidays from the editorial team!

Botanical surveys before large-scale construction works can turn up new species to science. Talbotiella couteronii (#Fabaceae) is an #endemic tree from the Sanaga basin in #Cameroon. ➡️

Chaerophyllum hirsutum (#Apiaceae) is a species complex with a troubled taxonomic history. This research uses #morphology and #genetics to differentiate the different taxa. ➡️

An integrative study of the #liverwort Lethocolea brings clarity to its chaotic taxonomic history: the genus now has 4 species in 2 subgenera. ➡️

Evolutionary ecology of a flower-color polymorphism: pleiotropic effects on resistance to herbivory are minimal in horsenettle but purple-petalled morphs had more flowers and fruits that other color morphs. ➡️

This study focuses on modelling the ecological #niche and the #conservation status of the multipurpose tree #Detarium senegalense to improve insights into its habitat suitability in West Africa under past, present, and future #climate conditions. ➡️

The new species #Cyperus kilelai grows near a thermal spring that can reach 80°C. Sadly, these are desired locations for geothermal power plants and spa hotels. Will this habitat in Katanga, DR Congo survive? ➡️

The role of #fluorescence in plants is controversial. At least for 4 #Asparagaceae species from South Africa, the floral fluorescence seems to have no adaptive value for the attraction of flower visitors and might just be a by-product. ➡️

RT @ARPHAplatform: 🌿In 2022, Meise #Botanic Garden @botanicgarden01 moved their #journal: @plecevo to our #scholarlypublishing platform.…

This paper reconstructed the ancestral character states of reproductive and vegetative #characters in the Asian clade of #Bulbophyllum (#Orchidaceae). #Orchids #Phylogenetics @SarojRuchisans1 @VMerckx ➡️

A whopping 10 new species of Psoralea (#Fabaceae), #endemic to the Greater Cape floristic region in South Africa, are described. A few species were already known as informal names and most also have @inaturalist observations. #CitizenScience #Taxonomy ➡️

In this paper, @DavidMyWilliams, @CarlosEWetzel and coauthors discuss the structure of the #diatom Eunotogramma frauenfeldii and describe the new genus Moralesonia for it. ➡️

Phylogenetics of Rhynchospora sect. Pleurostachys (#Cyperaceae) shows 2 clades and the group's origin outside the Atlantic Forest (#Brazil), although most species are #endemic there. Also, 3 new species are described. ➡️

Opuntia streptacantha is endemic to #Mexico and has two #flower colour morphs: yellow and orange. Are there morphological differences in the reproductive and vegetative structures between floral morphs? Paper by @Jerryesgenial and María C. Mandujano. ➡️

#Brazil has 40+ species of #Vanilla, yet some are obscure since they are only known from the type. This was the case for Vanilla dubia until this study, which found populations in primary forests of the Atlantic Forest and redescribed the species. ➡️