Un abonado en esta sección. Domingo Miotti volvió a destacarse en Montpellier, que superó con autoridad a Racing 92 por 41-17 y se trepó al tercer puesto de la tabla del Top 14. El apertura aportó ...
Un abonado en esta sección. Domingo Miotti volvió a destacarse en Montpellier, que superó con autoridad a Racing 92 por 41-17 y se trepó al tercer puesto de la tabla del Top 14. El apertura aportó 16 puntos, se repuso a un error en el arranque del partido y condujo muy bien a su equipo a una nueva victoria en la liga francesa. Lo mejor de su partido:
Monotropa callistoma Ze Wei, Li J.Liu & Bing Liu,in Wei, L.-J. Liu, Xuan, Mo, Yang, B. Liu, Li et Wang, 2026. 美冠水晶兰 || DOI: doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.271.1...
Monotropa callistoma Ze Wei, Li J.Liu & Bing Liu,in Wei, L.-J. Liu, Xuan, Mo, Yang, B. Liu, Li et Wang, 2026. 美冠水晶兰 || DOI: doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.271.177609AbstractThe subfamily Monotropoideae (Ericaceae) comprises unique non-photosynthetic and mycoheterotrophic plants. Their extensive morphological reduction often poses significant challenges for species delimitation. In this study, we investigated an unknown Monotropa taxon collected from Hunan Province, China, through an integrative approach combining detailed morphological observation and phylogenetic analysis. We sequenced it, assembled the complete plastid genome and reconstructed phylogenetic trees using both chloroplast genomes and the nrITS region. Morphologically, this new entity is readily distinguished from its congener, Monotropa uniflora, by several key characteristics: 4–5 glabrous petals apically one-quarter orange and basally three-quarters white, 8–10 stamens with glabrous filaments, a nodding berry at maturity and a distinctly earlier flowering period (March–June vs. June–October). Phylogenetic reconstructions, based on both chloroplast genomes and nrITS data, consistently resolved this unknown taxon as a distinct lineage, clearly separating it from M. uniflora with strong support. Integrating evidence from morphology, phylogeny and phenology, we hereby describe it as a new species, Monotropa callistoma.Key words: Ericaceae, Monotropa, morphology, new species, phylogeny, taxonomyMorphology of Monotropa callistoma. A. Flower; B. Flowering plant showing scale-like leaves; C. Petals; D. Stamens; E. Transverse section of the ovary; F, G. Baccate fruit (berry) and its transverse section showing the parietal placentation; H. Mycorrhiza. B–E. Photographed by Zi Wang and others photographed by Ze Wei.Monotropa callistoma sp. nov. A. Habitat and flowering plant; B. Flower, viewed from the top; C. Sepal; D. Petal; E. Stamen; F. Pistil; G. Berry; H. Transverse section of the berry fruit showing the parietal placentation; I. Mycorrhiza. Drawn by Yi F. Li.Monotropa callistoma Ze Wei, Li J.Liu & Bing Liu, sp. nov. Diagnosis. Monotropa callistoma is characterised by its 4 or 5 glabrous petals (apically orange and basally white), 8–10 stamens with glabrous filaments, flowering period starting from March and nodding capsule at maturity. It is morphologically most similar to M. uniflora and Monotropastrum humile, but differs by the characters summarised in Table 2.Etymology. The specific epithet callistoma is derived from the Greek calli- (beautiful) and -stoma (mouth), alluding to the aesthetically pleasing form and colouration of the corolla orifice.Vernacular name. (Chinese name). 美冠水晶兰 (měi guān shuǐ jīng lán).Habitat and flowering habit of Monotropa callistoma. Photographed by Ze Wei. Ze Wei, Li-Jia Liu, Jing Xuan, Zhi-Qiong Mo, Wen-Xiang Ou Yang, Bing Liu, Min Li and Qiang Wang. 2026. Monotropa callistoma (Ericaceae), A New Species based on morphological and molecular evidence from Hunan, China. PhytoKeys. 271: 145-160. DOI: doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.271.177609 [27 Feb. 2026]
The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine is drawing to a close, and while the main focus is supposed to be the draft prospects and how they measure up (literally and figuratively) against their peers, Indiana...
The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine is drawing to a close, and while the main focus is supposed to be the draft prospects and how they measure up (literally and figuratively) against their peers, Indianapolis is also gossip central for what teams may plan to do as free agency approaches. ESPN’s Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler […]
Stigmatodactylus antennatus Schuit., Saputra & Wanma,in Schuiteman, Saputra, Wanma et Heatubun, 2026. DOI: doi.org/10.3390/plants15040589 fa...
Stigmatodactylus antennatus Schuit., Saputra & Wanma,in Schuiteman, Saputra, Wanma et Heatubun, 2026. DOI: doi.org/10.3390/plants15040589 facebook.com/Rezamonium AbstractTwo species of Stigmatodactylus have recently been observed in the Arfak Mountains of West Papua Province, Indonesian New Guinea. One of these is clearly undescribed and is here described as Stigmatodactylus antennatus Schuit., Saputra & Wanma, a species uniquely characterised by the presence of a pair of antennae on the lip. The other is believed to be S. gibbsiae (Kores) Kores. This species was only known from the type material collected in the Arfak Mountains more than a century ago, in 1913. There are, however, significant discrepancies between the protologue and the material recently found. We interpret these discrepancies as misinterpretations of the poor type material of S. gibbsiae, and provide images based on fresh material. An identification key to the four species of Stigmatodactylus in New Guinea is included.Keywords: Acianthus; Arfak mountains; identification key; taxonomy Stigmatodactylus antennatus. (A) Plant habit; (B) flower; (C) dorsal sepal; (D) lateral sepal; (E) petal; (F) lip; (G) lip callus; (H) column. Drawn after the type material by André Schuiteman. Stigmatodactylus antennatus.(a) In situ, Schuiteman et al. 23-277; (b) inflorescence, Schuiteman et al. 24-102; (c) flower detail showing callus with antennae, Schuiteman et al. 23-277. Photos: André Schuiteman. Stigmatodactylus antennatus Schuit., Saputra & Wanma, spec. nov. André Schuiteman, Reza Saputra, Jimmy F. Wanma and Charlie D. Heatubun. 2026. A New Species of Stigmatodactylus (Orchidaceae) from West Papua Province, Indonesia, and the Rediscovery and Reinterpretation of S. gibbsiae. Plants. 15(4), 58. DOI: doi.org/10.3390/plants15040589 [13 February 2026] facebook.com/Rezamonium/posts/25808494545475627
The juvenile freshwater crocodile was first spotted by a group of teenagers in Ironbark Creek in the Australian city on SaturdayAn Australian freshwater crocodile has been captured in a city creek ...
The juvenile freshwater crocodile was first spotted by a group of teenagers in Ironbark Creek in the Australian city on SaturdayAn Australian freshwater crocodile has been captured in a city creek thousands of kilometres south of its normal range, after sightings shocked onlookers at a suburban park.The crocodile was first spotted in Ironbark Creek in Newcastle – about 100km north of Sydney – around midday on Saturday, by a group of teenagers. Continue reading...
