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Menispermaceae endémicas del Perú

Revista Peruana de Biología, 2013
La familia Menispermaceae es reconocida en el Perú por presentar 15 géneros y 75 especies (Brako & Zarucchi, 1993; Ulloa Ulloa et al., 2004), principalmente lianas y bejucos. En este trabajo reconocemos cuatro especies endémicas en tres géneros.
Rosa Ortiz-Gentry
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Amentoflavone and Kaempferol Glycosides from the Aerial Parts of Cissampelos pareira

Nepal Journal of Biotechnology, 2017
Aerial parts of Cissampelos pareira L. (Family: Menispermaceae), commonly known as “Batulpate” in Nepal, are used for the treatment of fever, indigestion and to stop bleeding after child birth.
Hari Prasad Devkota, Sena Miyazaki, Shoji Yahara   +2 more
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Building a genomic and herbarium biorepository for medicinal plants of the Western Ghats

PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
Medicinal plants support healthcare for millions of people and sustain livelihoods, yet many threatened species lack secure long‐term genetic protection. This study establishes a genomic and herbarium biorepository for medicinal plants of the Western Ghats, a global biodiversity hotspot facing intense human pressure.
Anurag Dhyani, Mathew Dan, Kalluvettankuzhy Krishnannair Sabu, Maniyannair Pankajakshiamma Geethakumary, Muhammed Abdul Jabbar, Sivankunju Suresh, Morgan R. Gostel   +6 more
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New records of extinct Icacinaceae from Paleocene rainforests of northwestern South America

American Journal of Botany, Volume 113, Issue 7, July 2026.
Abstract Premise This study describes three new records of Icacinaceae—Punctiuga bachue gen. et sp. nov., Palaeophytocrene paramoae sp. nov., and Goweria bacatana sp. nov. from the Paleocene (Selandian–Thanetian) Bogotá Formation in Colombia—improving understanding of the distribution and evolution of this family in the Neotropics.
Laura M. Puente‐Santos, Mónica R. Carvalho, Ethan Shirley, Fabiany Herrera   +3 more
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Altitudinal Variation in Woody Species Diversity, Regeneration, and Soil Seed Bank Composition in Bela Mountain Forest, Northern Ethiopia

Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 7, July 2026.
The study aimed to examine the relationship between species diversity and regeneration status along altitudinal gradients in a Bela Mountain Forest, northern Ethiopia. The result of the study showed that 54 woody species belonging to 31 families were recorded.
Abebe Shumie, Yekoye Alene, Geta Mesegan, Sileshi Asmare, Getu Abebe, Mubarek Eshetie, Menale Wondie   +6 more
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Exploring Floristic Diversity and Medicinal Plant Uses in Venda, Limpopo, South Africa

Feddes Repertorium, Volume 137, Issue 2, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Plants have been an important source of medicine for thousands of years. To better understand the current diversity and usage of medicinal plants, floristic studies are essential. This report documents an expedition conducted in the Venda region of Limpopo, South Africa. The study was carried out in Shanzha and surrounding villages, as well as
Gurusamy Manikandan, Iliassou L. Mouafon, David R. Katerere   +2 more
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From passion to illegality: Understanding succulent consumers' decision to participate in the illegal online wildlife trade

People and Nature, Volume 8, Issue 6, Page 1773-1784, June 2026.
Abstract The illegal wildlife trade represents a significant threat to biodiversity. Limited research has examined the illegal trade in succulents, plants characterized by their ability to store water in their leaves, stems or roots. The growing popularity of succulents has contributed to the emergence of illicit consumer practices.
Léanne Vincendon, Masarah Paquet‐Clouston, David Décary‐Hétu   +2 more
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Rediscovery of Passiflora clypeophylla (subgenus Decaloba): a highly threatened and narrow endemic species found within a karstic canyon in Guatemala

Nordic Journal of Botany, Volume 2026, Issue 5, May 2026.
Passiflora clypeophylla, an endemic species to the Guatemalan karstic forests last seen in 1889 and deemed extinct, was rediscovered in the Department of Alta Verapaz, east of Cobán. The species was known only from a single specimen hailed from the type locality, Rubel Cruz, where it has been found again. An additional location has been identified in a
J.R. Kuethe, Dennis I. Medina, Saban Sequen, Maura L. Quezada   +3 more
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AlkaPlorer: A database‐driven explorer for natural alkaloids and derivatives

Journal of Integrative Plant Biology, Volume 68, Issue 5, Page 1384-1398, May 2026.
The alkaloid database AlkaPlorer integrates over 130,000 compounds across 12,250 species. By linking chemical structures with biological and evolutionary data, it reveals how these molecules evolve and function. This platform serves as a vital resource for AI‐driven discovery in plant metabolism and modern drug development. ABSTRACT Alkaloids, renowned
Jiahao Li, Tao Zeng, Hongquan Xu, Xu Kang, Minghui Liang, Ruibo Wu   +5 more
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Phytochemical notes on cissampelos spp

Acta Biológica Colombiana, 1995
Phytochemical and pharmacological aspects of Cissampelos ovalifolia D. C. and C. pareira L. from Guyana, India and several regions of Colombia are discussed.
Luis Enrique Aguirre Galvis
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