Insects and fungi associated with Cardus thistles (compositae) /

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Institutiones iuris Anglicani, ad methodum et seriem institutionum imperialium compositae & digestae : opus non solum iuris Anglicani Romanique in hoc regno studiosis, sed omnibus qui [politeian] & consuetudines inclyti nostri imperii penitius scire cupiunt, vtile & accommodum /

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Der anatomische Bau des Stengels bei den Compositae Cynareae.

Thesis (doctoral)--Georg-August-Universitat, Gottingen.

Morpho-anatomical features of underground systems in six Asteraceae species from the Brazilian Cerrado

In the Brazilian Cerrado (neotropical savanna), the development of bud-bearing underground systems as adaptive structures to fire and dry periods can comprise an important source of buds for this ecosystem, as already demonstrated in the Brazilian Campos grasslands and North American prairies. Asteraceae species from both woody and herbaceous strata have subterranean organs that accumulate carbohydrates, reinforcing the adaptive strategy of these plants to different environmental conditions. This study aims to analyse the morpho-anatomy of underground systems of six species of Asteraceae (Mikania cordifolia L.f. Willd., Mikania sessilifolia DC, Trixis nobilis (Vell.) Katinas, Pterocaulon alopecuroides (Lam.) DC., Vernonia elegans Gardner and Vernonia megapotamica Spreng.), to describe these structures and to verify the occurrence and origin of shoot buds, and to analyse the presence of reserve substances. Individuals sampled in Cerrado areas in São Paulo State showed thick underground bud-bearing organs, with adventitious or lateral roots and presence of fructans. Xylopodium was found in all studied species, except for Trixis nobilis, which had stem tuber. The presence of fructans as reserve, and the capacity of structures in the formation of buds indicate the potential of herbaceous species of Asteraceae in forming a viable bud bank for vegetation regeneration in the Brazilian Cerrado.

Selectivity in reduction of natural furanoheliangolides with Stryker's reagent

Reduction of the natural sesquiterpene lactones furanoheliangolides with Stryker's reagent is an effective process for producing eremantholides through a biomimetic pathway. Other reduction products are also formed. Oxygenated functions at C-15 of the furanoheliangolide produce an increase in the velocities of the reactions and reduce the chemoselectivity of the reagent.

Leetotypilications and a Validation in Baccharis Asteraceae, Astereae) Names from Brazil

The study of collections from the RB herbarium in Rio de Janeiro. Brazil, allows the lectotypification of three names in the Asteraceae: Baccharis xhoelmeana Teodoro, B. xpaulopolitana Teodoro & W. Hoehne, and B. x wilsoniana Teodoro. Additionally, the name B. lymanii G. M. Barroso ex G. Heiden is validated by the indication of a holotype.

Occurrence of secretory structures in underground systems of seven Asteraceae species

In contrast with the abundance of anatomical studies of secretory structures on aerial vegetative organs of Asteraceae species, the information about secretory structures on thickened subterranean organs is sparse. The aim of this study was to investigate the occurrence of secretory structures on thickened and nonthickened subterranean organs of seven Asteraceae species from three tribes: Eupatorieae (Chromolaena squalida and Gyptis lanigera), Vernonieae (Chresta sphaerocephala, Lessingianthus bardanoides, L. glabratus and Orthopappus angustifolius), and Plucheeae (Pterocaulon angustifolium). The specimens were collected in areas of cerrado, from the State of Sao Paulo, Brazil. All species of the tribe Vernonieae studied exhibited endodermic cells, other than the epithelial cells of the canal, with secretory activity in the roots. In C. sphaerocephala roots, two types of endodermic cell were found, but only one had secretory activity. Secretory canals were found in the tuberous and nontuberous roots of all studied species. These data agree with the results from the literature for Asteraceae species. Here, we describe for the first time in Asteraceae the presence of secretory idioblasts in C. sphaerocephala. Secretory trichomes are present in the Orthopappus angustifolius rhizophore. Histochemical tests have shown that all types of secretory structure possess substances containing lipids. (C) 2008 The Linnean Society of London.

Self-Organizing Maps as a New Tool for Classification of Plants at Lower Hierarchical Levels

A chemotaxonomic analysis is described of a database containing various types of compounds from the Heliantheae tribe (Asteraceae) using Self-Organizing Maps (SOM). The numbers of occurrences of 9 chemical classes in different taxa of the tribe were used as variables. The study shows that SOM applied to chemical data can contribute to differentiate genera, subtribes, and groups of subtribes (subtribe branches), as well as to tribal and subtribal classifications of Heliantheae, exhibiting a high hit percentage comparable to that of an expert performance, and in agreement with the previous tribe classification proposed by Stuessy.

One-step biomimetic conversion of a furanoheliangolide into an eremantholide using Stryker`s reagent

The conversion of a furanoheliangolide structure (15-deoxygoyazensolide) into an eremantholide one (eremantholide C) was achieved by tandem hydride conjugate addition-intramolecular carbanion addition using Stryker`s reagent. (c) 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Sesquiterpenes Lactones and Flavonoids from Eremanthus argenteus (Asteraceae)

Two new sesquiterpene lactones 8 alpha-(2`,3`-dihydroxy-2`-methylbutanoyl)-15-desoxygoyazensolide and 16 alpha-(1`,2`-dihydroxy-1`-methylpropyl)-eremantholide have been identified as constituents of Eremanthus argenteus aerial parts. In addition, two known sesquiterpene lactones and three flavonoids were isolated. Their structures were established on the basis of spectroscopic and spectrometric data.

Preliminary assessment of medicinal plants used as antimalarials in the southeastern Venezuelan Amazon

Eighteen species of medicinal plants used in the treatment of malaria in Bolívar State, Venezuela were recorded and they belonged to Compositae, Meliaceae, Anacardiaceae, Bixaceae, Boraginaceae, Caricaceae, Cucurbitaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Leguminosae, Myrtaceae, Phytolaccaceae, Plantaginaceae, Scrophulariaceae, Solanaceae and Verbenaceae families. Antimalarial plant activities have been linked to a range of compounds including anthroquinones, berberine, flavonoids, limonoids, naphthquinones, sesquiterpenes, quassinoids, indol and quinoline alkaloids.

Compostas medicinais do Brasil. 2. Estudo químico de Solidago microglossa, Mikania triangularis, M. diversifolia, M. smilacina, M. microlepsis e Wedelia paludosa

Das partes áereas das espécies vegetais Mikania triangularis, M. diversifolia, M. smilacina, M.microlepsis e Wedelia paludosa (Compositae) foram isolados ácidos diterpênicos em grande quantidade. Estes ácidos devem estar correlacionados às ações medicinais atribuídas a essas espécies. Da espécie Solidago microglossaisolou-se, como constituinte principal do extrato etanólico das partes áereas, a quercetrina, glicosídeo de reconhecida atividade contra a fragilidade capilar, justificando em parte o emprego desta substituição à Arnica montana.

ASPECTOS ECOLÓGICOS DA VEGETAÇÃO RUPESTRE DA SERRA DOS CARAJÁS, ESTADO DO PARÁ, BRASIL

São fornecidos aspectos ecológicos gerais da vegetação "rupestre" da Serra dos Carajás, envolvendo informações sobre composição floristica, associação solo/planta, fauna/planta e distribuição geográfica das espécies. Nesta vegetação foi registrado um total de 232 espécies, a maioria ervas, distribuídas em 145 gêneros e 58 famílias botânicas. As duas famílias mais bem representadas foram Gramineae e Leguminosae, seguidas de Cyperaceae, Myrtaceae, Rubiaceae, Malpighiaceae, Euphorbiaceae e Compositae. Algumas famílias apresentam espécies arbóreas esporadicamente representadas em "capões de árvores" ou isoladas como Anacardiaceae, Rutaceae, Sapotaceae e Vochysiaceae. Há famílias de ocorrência restrita em locais onde há acumulo de água, como Begoniaceae, Burmaniaceae, Eriocaulaceae, Gentíanaceae, etc. E finalmente aquelas famílias de ocorrência apenas ocasional, como Acanthaceae, Annonaceae. Chrysobalanaceae, Palmae, Sterculiaceae, etc. Parece que os polinizadores mais comumente encontrados na vegetação rupestre são as abelhas. Há também outros animais ali associados à biologia das plantas como meliponídeos, tabanídeos, répteis e pássaros. Além de apresentar uma insignificante camada lodosa, associada a musgos e líquens o solo onde se assenta a vegetação "rupestre" apresenta uma grande quantidade de ninhos de cupins, na transição entre as estações seca e chuvosa. A necessidade de preservação da área estudada justifica-se pela presença de inúmeras espécies endêmicas (ex. Ipomoea cavalcanteiAustin), espécies novas para a ciência (ex. Erytroxylum nelson-rosaePlowman), espécies medicinais (ex. Pilocarpus micmphylusStapf. ex. Wardleworth) e espécies ornamentais (ex. Vellozia glochideaPohl), todas associadas a uma fauna e a um tipo de solo que ainda carecem de pesquisas mais aprofundadas para melhor conhecê-los.

Acmella marajoensis G.A.R. Silva & J.U.M. Santos: uma nova espécie de Asteraceae para a Amazônia brasileira

Em decorrência dos estudos na subtribo Ecliptinae da Amazônia brasileira, é descrita uma nova espécie, Acmella marajoensis G.A.R. Silva & J.U.M. Santos. Até o presente momento, a espécie é considerada como endêmica da Ilha do Marajó. São apresentados diagnose em latim, descrição detalhada, comentários taxonômicos e ilustrações.

Variação do tamanho dos grãos de pólen pelo método de acetólise

The author studied the size variation in pollen grains of species in Compositae, Myrtaceae and Leguminoseae (Caesal-pinoideae and Papilionoideae) comparing pollen with and without acetolysis treatment. Pollen grains showed different reactions to the same treatment, according to the diferent species of same family. The increase in size of pollen grains was directional and did not affect their shape.