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Vascular Plant Survey of Vwaza Marsh Wildlife Reserve, Malawi
YIKA-VWAZA TRUST RESEARCH STUDY REPORT N (2017/18) Vascular Plant Survey of Vwaza Marsh Wildlife Reserve, Malawi By Sopani Sichinga ([email protected]) September , 2019 ABSTRACT In 2018 – 19, a survey on vascular plants was conducted in Vwaza Marsh Wildlife Reserve. The reserve is located in the north-western Malawi, covering an area of about 986 km2. Based on this survey, a total of 461 species from 76 families were recorded (i.e. 454 Angiosperms and 7 Pteridophyta). Of the total species recorded, 19 are exotics (of which 4 are reported to be invasive) while 1 species is considered threatened. The most dominant families were Fabaceae (80 species representing 17. 4%), Poaceae (53 species representing 11.5%), Rubiaceae (27 species representing 5.9 %), and Euphorbiaceae (24 species representing 5.2%). The annotated checklist includes scientific names, habit, habitat types and IUCN Red List status and is presented in section 5. i ACKNOLEDGEMENTS First and foremost, let me thank the Nyika–Vwaza Trust (UK) for funding this work. Without their financial support, this work would have not been materialized. The Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW) Malawi through its Regional Office (N) is also thanked for the logistical support and accommodation throughout the entire study. Special thanks are due to my supervisor - Mr. George Zwide Nxumayo for his invaluable guidance. Mr. Thom McShane should also be thanked in a special way for sharing me some information, and sending me some documents about Vwaza which have contributed a lot to the success of this work. I extend my sincere thanks to the Vwaza Research Unit team for their assistance, especially during the field work. -
A STUDY of the PATHOLOGY and PATHOGENSIS of MYOCARDIAL LESIONS in GOUSIEKTE, a CARDIOTOXICOSIS of RUMINANTS by LEON PROZESKY
A STUDY OF THE PATHOLOGY AND PATHOGENSIS OF MYOCARDIAL LESIONS IN GOUSIEKTE, A CARDIOTOXICOSIS OF RUMINANTS by LEON PROZESKY Submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY in the Department of Paraclinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria Date submitted: 2008 © University of Pretoria DEDICATION This work is dedicated to my wife Lindie, and my two children Ruardt and Natasha. Your encouragement and love never waver. Thank you for your support and for giving meaning to my life. ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I would like to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation to the following people: • Dr S. S. Bastianello (Gribbles Vet Lab, 33 Flemington Street, Glenside, SA 5065, Australia), Dr N. Fourie (Intervet, Private Bag X2026, Isando, 1600 South Africa), Mrs R.A. Schultz, Mrs L. Labuschagne, Mr B.P. Martens of the Division of Toxicology, Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute (OVI) and Prof. F.T. Kellerman, for their unconditional support throughout the project and the positive spirit in which we collaborated over many years. It was indeed a privilege to work with all of you as a team. • Mrs E. van Wilpe of the Electron Microscopical Unit of the Faculty of Veterinary Science, for her support. • Prof. P.N. Thompson of Production Animal Studies of the Faculty of Veterinary Science, for his support regarding the interpretation of the statistical analysis results. • Prof. J. A. Lawrence and Prof. C. J. Botha, for their valuable inputs, ongoing support and for the proofreading of and advice on the manuscript. • Mrs E. Vorster, for typing the thesis in its final form. -
Poisonous Plants
Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research, 76:19–23 (2009) Poisonous plants T.S. KELLERMAN Section Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria Private Bag X04, Onderstepoort, 0110 South Africa ABSTRACT KELLERMAN, T.S. 2009. Poisonous plants. Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research, 76:19–23 South Africa is blessed with one of the richest floras in the world, which—not surprisingly—includes many poisonous plants. Theiler in the founding years believed that plants could be involved in the aetiologies of many of the then unexplained conditions of stock, such as gousiekte and geeldikkop. His subsequent investigations of plant poisonings largely laid the foundation for the future Sections of Toxicology at the Institute and the Faculty of Veterinary Science (UP). The history of research into plant poisonings over the last 100 years is briefly outlined. Some examples of sustained research on important plant poisonings, such as cardiac glycoside poisoning and gousiekte, are given to illustrate our approach to the subject and the progress that has been made. The collation and transfer of infor- mation and the impact of plant poisonings on the livestock industry is discussed and possible avenues of future research are investigated. INTRODUCTION Steyn as pharmacologist cum toxicologist at the Institute. He was succeeded by T.F. Adelaar (1948– At the time of the founding of Onderstepoort, Theiler, 1974), T.W. Naudé (1974–1976), T.S. Kellerman as the Director, either controlled or had a hand, in (1976–1998), J.P.J. Joubert (1998–2004) and final- most of the research done at the Institute. He was a ly Dharma Naicker (2004 to date), who is currently man of wide interests and included in these inter- the Acting Head of the Section. -
PHARMANEST an International Journal of Advances in Pharmaceutical Sciences
P a g e | 2130 eISSN: 2231-0541 CAS CODEN: PHARN8 An EMBASE, EMCare Covered Journal PHARMANEST An International Journal of Advances in Pharmaceutical Sciences Volume 5|Issue 3|May-June 2014|Pages 2130-2141 Review Article A REVIEW ON PHARMACOGNISTIC, PHYTOCHEMICAL, CHEMICAL PROFILE AND APOPTOSIS INDUCTION IN YEAST CELLS OF GUAZUMA ULMIFOLIA aUV RAMAKRISHNA, aSUKESH NARAYAN SINHA*, bNEELAM KUMARI, cVIJAY BHATNAGAR aResearch Scholar, Food and Drug Toxicology Research Centre, National Institute of Nutrition, Jamai-Osmania, Tarnaka, Hyderabad – 500007, INDIA a*Scientist-D, Food and Drug Toxicology Research Centre, National Institute of Nutrition, Jamai-Osmania, Tarnaka, Hyderabad – 500007, INDIA bNarma Niketan, Kameshwar lane, Kalambagh road, Muzaffarpur - 842002, INDIA cDepartment of Environmental Engineering, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut – 250005, INDIA Author for Correspondence: [email protected] Received: 04-06-2014 Revised: 21-06-2014 Accepted: 26-06-2014 Available online: 01-07-2014 ABSTRACT Guazuma ulmifolia Lam. belonging to the family Sterculiaceae and commonly called Pigeon wood or Bastard cedar, in Telugu known as Bhadraksh or Rudraksha. It is Native to Tropical America and widely distributed in tropical America from Mexico to northern part of Argentina & the middle part of Brazil. The bark and leaves have been traditionally used antibacterial, antidysenteric, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, astringent, depurative, diaphoretic, emollient, febrifuge, hepatoprotective, pectoral, refrigerant, stomachic, styptic and sudorific. Phytochemically plant contains fatty acids, steroids, flavanoids, tannins, glycosides, carbohydrates, mucilage. Preclinical study on plant performed till date Anti-diabetic action, Anti-Hypertensive, Anti-microbial action, Anti-Oxidant, Antiulcer Action, Hair growth promoter, Weight loss agent. Key Words: Guazuma ulmifolia, Pharmacognistic, Phytochemical, Clinical, Essential Oils. -
Screening for Toxic Pavettamine in Rubiaceae
Distribution of the cardiotoxin pavettamine in the coffee family (Rubiaceae) and its significance for gousiekte, a fatal poisoning of ruminants Daan Van Elsta*, Sarah Nuyensa, Braam van Wykb, Brecht Verstraetec, Steven Desseind and Els Prinsena a University of Antwerp, Plant Growth and Development, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium. b H.G.W.J. Schweickerdt Herbarium, University of Pretoria, Pretoria 0002, South Africa c Plant Conservation and Population Biology, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium d National Botanic Garden of Belgium, Meise, Belgium *corresponding author [email protected] Tel. +323 2653714, Fax. +323 2653417 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Abstract Gousiekte, a cardiac syndrome of ruminants in southern Africa, is caused by the ingestion of plants containing the polyamine pavettamine. All the six known gousiekte-causing plants are members of the Rubiaceae or coffee family and house endosymbiotic Burkholderia bacteria in their leaves. It was therefore hypothesized that these bacteria could be involved in the production of the toxin. The pavettamine level in the leaves of 82 taxa from 14 genera was determined. Included in the analyses were various nodulated and non-nodulated members of the Rubiaceae. This led to the discovery of other pavettamine producing Rubiaceae, namely Psychotria kirkii and Ps. viridiflora. Our analysis showed that many plant species containing bacterial nodules in their leaves do not produce pavettamine. It is consequently unlikely that the endosymbiont alone can be accredited for the synthesis of the toxin. Until now the inconsistent toxicity of the gousiekte-causing plants have hindered studies that aimed at a better understanding of the disease. -
Plants of Pienaarspoort 55 Including the Autumn-Flowering Species As Seen on 12 March 2011 *Plant Names Printed in Red Indicates
Plants of Pienaarspoort 55 including the autumn-flowering species as seen on 12 March 2011 *Plant names printed in red indicates new record for Cullinan Conservancy SCIENTIFIC NAME HABIT COMMON NAMES Acalypha angustata herb Copper leaf / Katpisbossie Acrotome hispida herb White cat’s paws Adenia glauca geo Ancyclobotrys capensis shrub Wild apricot / Wilde appelkoos Anthospermum rigidum subsp rigidum herb Aristida adscensionis grass Annual three-awn / Eenjarige steekgras Tassle three-awn grass / Aristida congesta subsp congesta grass Katstertsteekgras Asparagus angusticladus df shrub Wild asparagus / Katbos Asparagus flavicaulis subsp flavicaulis df shrub Athrixia elata herb Wild tea / Bostee Bewsia biflora grass False love grass / Vals Eragrostis Boophone disticha1,2,3 geo Cape poison bulb / Seeroogblom Brachiaria serrata grass Velvet grass / Fluweelgras Bulbostylis burchellii sedge Biesie Burkea africana tree Wild syringa / Wildesering Canthium gilfillanii shrub Velvet rock alder / Fluweelklipels Chaetacanthus setiger herb Cheilanthes viridis var glauca fern Blue cliff brake / Blou kransruigtevaring Chlorophytum fasciculatum herb Clematis villosa subsp villosa2 df shrub Pluimbossie Cleome maculata herb SCIENTIFIC NAME HABIT COMMON NAMES Cleome monophylla herb Common lightning bush / Gewone Clutia pulchella var pulchella4 df shrub bliksembos Combretum molle4 tree Velvet bushwillow / Fluweel boswilg Crassula lanceolata subsp transvaalensis suc Crinum graminicola geo Graslelie Red-stemmed milk rope / Rooistam Cryptolepis oblongifolia shrub -
Burkholderia in Rubiaceae
Symbiotic ß-Proteobacteria beyond Legumes: Burkholderia in Rubiaceae Brecht Verstraete1*, Steven Janssens1, Erik Smets1,2, Steven Dessein3 1 Plant Conservation and Population Biology, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium, 2 Naturalis Biodiversity Center, Leiden University, Leiden, The Netherlands, 3 National Botanic Garden of Belgium, Meise, Belgium Abstract Symbiotic ß-proteobacteria not only occur in root nodules of legumes but are also found in leaves of certain Rubiaceae. The discovery of bacteria in plants formerly not implicated in endosymbiosis suggests a wider occurrence of plant-microbe interactions. Several ß-proteobacteria of the genus Burkholderia are detected in close association with tropical plants. This interaction has occurred three times independently, which suggest a recent and open plant-bacteria association. The presence or absence of Burkholderia endophytes is consistent on genus level and therefore implies a predictive value for the discovery of bacteria. Only a single Burkholderia species is found in association with a given plant species. However, the endophyte species are promiscuous and can be found in association with several plant species. Most of the endophytes are part of the plant-associated beneficial and environmental group, but others are closely related to B. glathei. This soil bacteria, together with related nodulating and non-nodulating endophytes, is therefore transferred to a newly defined and larger PBE group within the genus Burkholderia. Citation: Verstraete B, Janssens S, Smets E, Dessein S (2013) Symbiotic ß-Proteobacteria beyond Legumes: Burkholderia in Rubiaceae. PLoS ONE 8(1): e55260. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0055260 Editor: Matthias Horn, University of Vienna, Austria Received September 10, 2012; Accepted December 20, 2012; Published January 25, 2013 Copyright: ß 2013 Verstraete et al. -
Buddleja Thyrsoides Lam
Latin American Journal of Pharmacy Original Article (formerly Acta Farmacéutica Bonaerense) Received: December 15, 2007 Lat. Am. J. Pharm. 27 (4): 505-11 (2008) Accepted: May 25, 2008 Morphoanatomical and Phytochemical Study of Buddleja thyrsoides Lam. (Scrophulariaceae) Leaves Janaina D. MAHLKE 1, Gilberto D. ZANETTI 2, Michel M. MACHADO 1, Melânia P. MANFRON 2 & Margareth L. ATHAYDE 2* 1 Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Prédio 26, Santa Maria, RS, CEP:97105-900, Brasil. 2 Departamento de Farmácia Industrial, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Campus Universitário, Prédio 26, sala 1115, Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, CEP 97105-900, Brasil. SUMMARY. This work deals with foliar morphology, anatomy and phytochemical profile of Buddleja thyrsoides Lam. (Scrophulariaceae) leaves. The leaves present a lanceolate-linear shape, straight adaxial face; the margin is serrate to sub-entire and little revolute close to the basis. The epidermis is uniseriate, with the epidermal cells of the adaxial face bigger than those of abaxial face, stomata and trichomes in abaxial face. The mesophyll is heterogeneous, bifacial and presents branched cells and crystals in druse form. The vascular system is of the open collateral type. These characters are significant in the botanical quality control of this species. Phytochemical screening revealed the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, cumarins, anthocyanic heterosides, and saponins. RESUMEN. “Morfoanatomía y Estudio Fitoquímico de las Hojas de Buddleja thyrsoides Lam. (Scrophulariace- ae)”. Se estudió la morfoanatomía y se determinó el perfil fitoquímico de las hojas de Buddleja thyrsoides Lam. Las hojas presentan forma linear-lanceolada y la cara adaxial plana con el margen aserrado o más o menos entero ligeramente revoluto hacia la base. -
Biodiversidad De La Flora Vascular De La Provincia De Misiones, Región Paranaense Argentina
DARWINIANA, nueva serie 8(1): 42-291. 2020 Versión de registro, efectivamente publicada el 19 de junio de 2020 DOI: 10.14522/darwiniana.2020.81.878 ISSN 0011-6793 impresa - ISSN 1850-1699 en línea BIODIVERSIDAD DE LA FLORA VASCULAR DE LA PROVINCIA DE MISIONES, REGIÓN PARANAENSE ARGENTINA Christian A. Zanotti1, Héctor A. Keller2 & Fernando O. Zuloaga3 1 Instituto de Limnología “Dr. Raúl A. Ringuelet” (CONICET), Bv. 120 y 62, La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina. 2 Instituto de Botánica del Nordeste, IBONE, Sargento Cabral 2139, Corrientes, Argentina. 3 Instituto de Botánica Darwinion, IBODA, San Isidro, Buenos Aires, Argentina; [email protected] (autor corresponsal). Abstract. Zanotti, C. A.; H. A. Keller & F. O. Zuloaga. 2020. Vascular flora biodiversity of the province of Misiones, Paranaense region, Argentina. Darwiniana, nueva serie 8(1): 42-291. We present an inventory of the vascular plants of the Misiones province, with a total of 3418 taxa, which accounts for more than 30% of the plants of Argentina. A total of 47 endemic taxa from Misiones province were analyzed and categorized following IUCN standards. We recognized 761 exclusive species for the province of Misiones within Argentina and species without records in recent times. Finally, a total of 16 native and introduced taxa are cited for the first time for Argentina. Keywords. Argentina; Misiones; taxonomy; vascular plants. Resumen. Zanotti, C. A.; H. A. Keller & F. O. Zuloaga. 2020. Biodiversidad de la flora vascular de la provincia de Misiones, Región Paranaense, Argentina. Darwiniana, nueva serie 8(1): 42-291. En este trabajo presentamos un inventario de las plantas vasculares de la provincia de Misiones, que incluye un total de 3418 taxones que representan más del 30% del total de las plantas presentes en la Argentina. -
Doet Scheiden Lijden? Een Methode Voor Het Kweken Van Symbiontvrije Psychotria Planten
FACULTEIT WETENSCHAPPEN Doet scheiden lijden? Een methode voor het kweken van symbiontvrije Psychotria planten Promotor: Prof. Dr. Erik Smets Arne SINNESAEL Plant Conservation and Population Biology Co-promotor en begeleider: Dr. Brecht Verstraete Plant Conservation and Population Biology Proefschrift ingediend tot het behalen van de graad van Academiejaar 2014-2015 Master of Science in Biologie © Copyright by KU Leuven Zonder voorafgaande schriftelijke toestemming van zowel de promotor(en) als de auteur(s) is overnemen, kopiëren, gebruiken of realiseren van deze uitgave of gedeelten ervan verboden. Voor aanvragen tot of informatie i.v.m. het overnemen en/of gebruik en/of realisatie van gedeelten uit deze publicatie, wendt u tot de KU Leuven, Faculteit Wetenschappen, Geel Huis, Kasteelpark Arenberg 11 bus 2100, 3001 Leuven (Heverlee), Telefoon +32 16 32 14 01. Voorafgaande schriftelijke toestemming van de promotor(en) is eveneens vereist voor het aanwenden van de in dit afstudeerwerk beschreven (originele) methoden, producten, schakelingen en programma’s voor industrieel of commercieel nut en voor de inzending van deze publicatie ter deelname aan wetenschappelijke prijzen of wedstrijden Dankwoord Vooraleer jullie de thesis lezen wil ik eerst iedereen bedanken die op een of andere manier heeft meegeholpen in het verwezenlijken van deze masterproef. Bedankt… Ouders om mij mijn passie te laten uitbouwen en mij biologie te laten studeren. Terugkijkend op de voorbije vijf jaar heb ik nog steeds geen spijt van mijn keuze. De biodiversiteit en de achterliggende mechanismen fascineren me nog steeds of zelfs meer dan ervoor. Mijn excuses voor het teveel aan weetjes tijdens de vele prachtige uitstappen die we gemaakt hebben. -
Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Sul Instituto De
UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO RIO GRANDE DO SUL INSTITUTO DE BIOCIÊNCIAS PROGRAMA DE PÓS-GRADUAÇÃO EM BOTÂNICA O Gênero Buddleja L. (Scrophulariaceae) no Brasil Dissertação de Mestrado Guilherme Peres Coelho Orientadora: Profª. Dra. Silvia Teresinha Sfoggia Miotto Coorientador: Prof. Dr. João Ricardo Vieira Iganci Porto Alegre, RS 2017 UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO RIO GRANDE DO SUL INSTITUTO DE BIOCIÊNCIAS PROGRAMA DE PÓS-GRADUAÇÃO EM BOTÂNICA O Gênero Buddleja L. (Scrophulariaceae) no Brasil Guilherme Peres Coelho Orientadora: Profª. Dra. Silvia Teresinha Sfoggia Miotto Coorientador: Prof. Dr. João Ricardo Vieira Iganci Banca examinadora: Dra. Ilsi Iob Boldrini Dr. Gustavo Heiden Dr. Vinícius Castro Souza Dissertação apresentada ao Programa de Pós-Graduação em Botânica da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul como parte dos requisitos para obtenção do grau de mestre em Botânica. Porto Alegre, RS 2017 Agradecimentos Agradeço em primeiro lugar a minha orientadora, Silvia Miotto, por sempre estar disponível e disposta a auxiliar em dúvidas e problemas, pela confiança, e companhia em saídas de campo. Ao meu coorientador, João Iganci, pelo apoio, sugestões, auxílio com as análises moleculares e pelo café após o almoço. Ao Sérgio Bordignon, pelas dicas de locais de coleta, companhia em saídas de campo, disponibilização de fotografias e pela descoberta da espécie nova. Aos colegas Cleusa Vogel Ely, Diober Lucas, Jonas Castro, Josimar Kulkamp, Anderson Mello, Felipe Gonzatti e Cássio Rabuske pelas coletas de Buddleja. Ao colega Marcos Vinicius Soares pela elaboração dos mapas de distribuição. A minha família, a minha namorada Thamara de Almeida e aos amigos, em especial a Lauren Dipp, a Ana Laura John, a Luiza Gasparetto e ao Jonas Castro, pelo apoio, ajuda e companheirismo. -
Plant Species List for Bezuidenhoutshoek
ANNEXURE 1 PLANT SPECIES LIST FOR BEZUIDENHOUTSHOEK Enviroguard Ecological services cc 89 Spp SCIENTIFIC NAME no Acanthaceaea 28483 Barleria species 5924 Crabbea angustifolia Nees 5930 Crabbea species 6319 Crossandra greenstockii S.Moore 14598 Isoglossa grantii C.B.Clarke 14929 Justicia anagalloides (Nees) T.Anderson 22391 Rhus dentata Thunb. 22472 Rhus gracillima Engl. 22418 Rhus leptodictya Diels 57382 Rhus lucida L. 22425 Rhus magalismontana Sond. ssp. magalismontana 22476 Rhus pyroides Burch. 22471 Rhus zeyheri Sond. Amaranthaceae 178 Achyranthes aspera L. 12213 Gomphrena celosioides Mart. 15182 Kyphocarpa angustifolia (Moq.) Lopr. 21931 Pupalia lappacea (L.) A.Juss. Amaryllidaceae 3394 Boophane disticha (L.f.) Herb. 6281 Crinum graminicola I.Verd. 12458 Haemanthus humilis Jacq. 12442 Haemanthus humilis Jacq. ssp. hirsutus (Baker) Snijman 23648 Scadoxus puniceus (L.) Friis & Nordal Anacardiaceae 15646 Lannea edulis (Sond.) Engl. 19547 Ozoroa paniculosa (Sond.) R.& A.Fern. Anemiaceae 17784 Mohria caffrorum (L.) Desv. Anthericaceae 28468 Anthericum species (now Chlorophytum sp.) 4802 Chlorophytum fasciculatum (Baker) Kativu Apiaceae 4260 Centella asiatica (L.) Urb. Apocynaceae 218 Acokanthera oppositifolia (Lam.) Codd 220 Acokanthera species 644 Ageratum conyzoides L. 1340 Ancylobotrys capensis (Oliv.) Pichon 28474 Asclepias species Enviroguard Ecological services cc 90 7779 Diplorhynchus condylocarpon (Müll.Arg.) Pichon 6448 Ectadiopsis oblongifolia (Meisn.) Benth. ex Schltr. (now Cryptolepis oblongifolia) 12203 Gomphocarpus fruticosus (L.) Aiton f. 13820 Hoodia gordonii (Masson) Sweet ex Decne. 19572 Pachycarpus schinzianus (Schltr.) N.E.Br. 22114 Raphionacme hirsuta (E.Mey.) R.A.Dyer ex E.Phillips 23576 Sarcostemma viminale (L.) R.Br. 24011 Secamone alpini Schult. 28723 Tenaris species Araceae 22655 Richardia brasiliensis Gomes 25759 Stylochiton natalensis Schott Araliaceae 6566 Cussonia paniculata Eckl.