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ATTI DELLA SOCIETÀ TOSCANA DI SCIENZE NATURALI MEMORIE • SERIE B • VOLUME CXXIII • ANNO 2016 Edizioni ETS Con il contributo del Museo di Storia Naturale dell’Università di Pisa e della Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Lucca INDICE - CONTENTS D. IAMONICO – Polycarpon tetraphyllum subsp. A. BERTACCHI, T. CARDUCCI, T. LOMBARdi – arabicum comb. et stat. nov. (Caryophyllaceae), a Ecological and phytosociological aspects of fore- taxon from the Eastern Mediterranean-Arabian dune vegetation in a neogenic beach of Tuscany area Coast (Italy) Polycarpon tetraphyllum subsp. arabicum comb. et Aspetti ecologici e fitosociologici della vegetazione stat. nov. (Caryophyllaceae), entità del Mediterra- dunale in una spiaggia neogenica della costa tosca- neo orientale-Arabia pag. 5 na (Italia) » 83 S. VERGARI, G. DONdiNI, M.A.L. ZUffi – Seaso- G. BONARI, D. CANTINI, C. ANgiOLINI, F. SELVI, nal dynamic of a mountain lake in the northern A. SCOPPOLA, D. VICIANI, G. FERRETTI, A. GA- Apennines: the case of ”Lago Nero” (Tuscany, BELLINI, C. PERINI, V. DE DOMINICis, N.M.G. Pistoia) ARDENGHI, L. LASTRUCCI – Contribution to the vascular flora of Pietraporciana Nature Reserve Dinamiche stagionali di un laghetto montano (Southern Tuscany, Italy) nell’Appennino settentrionale: il caso del “Lago Contributo alla flora vascolare della Riserva Na- Nero” (Toscana, Pistoia) » 93 turale di Pietraporciana (Toscana meridionale, L. FAVILLI, S. PIAZZINI, G. MANGANELLI – Nuo- Italia) » 9 vi reperti di Cupido argiades (Pallas, 1771) in Toscana (Lepidoptera, Lycaenidae) G. BUCCOMINO, M.L. LEPORATTI, M. BIAggi – New records of Cupido argiades (Pallas, 1771) in La flora vascolare di Colle Pardo di Ariccia Tuscany (Lepidoptera, Lycaenidae) » 99 (Roma, Lazio) The vascular flora of Colle Pardo in Ariccia » 29 G. MANGANELLI, D. BARBATO, A. BENOCCI – I (Rome, Lazio) molluschi terrestri e d’acqua dolce del Monte Argentario F. SELVI, L. di FAZIO, S. FERLI, E. CARRARI – Terrestrial and freshwater molluscs of Monte Ar- Contributo alla conoscenza floristica della valle gentario » 103 del Torrente Sambre (Fiesole, Toscana) G. INNOCENTI – Collections of the Natural Contribution to the flora of the Torrente Sambre History Museum of the University of Floren- valley (Fiesole, Tuscany) » 41 ce - Zoological Section “La Specola”. XXXII. Phylum Echinodermata, Class Echinoidea A. STINCA, M. RAVO, V. GIACANELLI, F. CONTI – Cataloghi del Museo di Storia Naturale dell’Uni- Integrazioni alla flora vascolare dell’Isola di Ca- versità di Firenze, Sezione di Zoologia “La Speco- pri (Campania, Sud Italia) la”. XXXII. Phylum Echinodermata, Classe Echi- Additions to the vascular flora of Island of Capri noidea » 129 (Campania, South Italy) » 65 C. SPANÒ, I. GRILLI – Paolo Meletti: ricordo di L. PERUZZI, D. VICIANI, N. AGOSTINI, C. ANgiO- un ricercatore, e non solo » 151 LINI, N.M.G. ARDENGHI, G. ASTUTI, M.R. BAR- N.E. BALDACCINI – In memoria di Floriano Papi DARO, A. BERTACCHI, G. BONARI, S. BONI, M. (1926-2016), Accademico Linceo » 155 CHYTRÝ, F. CIAMPOLINI, M. D’ANTRACCOLI, G. DOMINA, G. FERRETTI, A. GUiggi, D. IAMONI- RECENSIONE / BOOK REVIEW CO, P. LAGHI, L. LASTRUCCI, L. LAZZARO, V. LAZ- ZERI, P. LigUORI, M. MANNOCCI, G. MARsiAJ, P. Atlante degli Anfibi della Provincia di Grosseto NOVÁK, A. NUCCI, B. PIERINI, F. ROMA-MARZIO, (2003-2013), P. Giovacchini, V. Falchi, S. Vigna- B. ROMITI, A. SANI, A. ZOCCOLA, D. ZUKAL, G. li, G. Radi, L. Passalacqua, F. Corsi, M. Porciani, BEdiNI – Contributi per una flora vascolare di F. Farsi di DANIELE PELLITTERI ROSA » 167 Toscana. VIII (440-506) Contributions for a vascular flora of Tuscany. VIII PROCESSI VERBALI (440-506) » 71 Pubblicati (available at) Serie A and http://www.stsn.it Atti Soc. Tosc. Sci. Nat., Mem., Serie B, 123 (2016) pagg. 9-28, fig. 3, tab. 2; doi: 10.2424/ASTSN.M.2016.02 GIANMARIA BONARI (*), DIEGO CANTINI (*), CLAUDIA ANgiOLINI (*), FEDERICO SELVI (**), ANNA SCOPPOLA (***), DANIELE VICIANI (**), GIULIO FERRETTI (**), ANTONIO GABELLINI (****), CLAUDIA PERINI (*), VINCENZO DE DOMINICis (*), NICOLA M. G. ARDENGHI (*****), LORENZO LASTRUCCI (**) CONTRIBUTION TO THE VASCULAR FLORA OF PIETRAPORCIANA NATURE RESERVE (SOUTHERN TUSCANY, ITALY) Abstract - Contribution to the vascular flora of Pietraporciana Nature Parole chiave - Flora, Italia centrale, Toscana meridionale, area pro- Reserve (southern Tuscany, Italy). With the aim of improving the avail- tetta, conservazione, specie rare able botanical knowledge of Southern Tuscany and of the Pietrapor- ciana Reserve, located in the south-eastern part of Siena province, the INTRODUCTION Tuscan Section of the Società Botanica Italiana (S.B.I.) organized a field excursion to prepare a contribution to the vascular flora. In this Southern Tuscany is an area of scarce human activity report we provide two separate floristic inventories of both the results of recent field survey data and a literature search. The lists include with diverse environmental conditions ranging from respectively 372 and 123 specific and subspecific taxa. Species of -in plain to mountainous landscapes and extensive inter- terest for the region include: Crataegus ×media (first record for Tusca- mediate hill ranges. According to Angiolini et al. (2005), ny), Teucrium siculum subsp. siculum (very rare in Southern Tuscany), most of the floristic information of Southern Tuscany Avena sterilis subsp. ludoviciana (second record of this subspecies for is limited to “general floristic knowledge”; however, Tuscany), and Centaurea arrigonii (first record for Southern Tuscany). the knowledge on the flora of the region is gradually Eleven Italian endemic taxa were recorded at the Reserve. Thirtysix are the species of conservation interest, 24 of which included in Tus- improving due to recent contributions (Frignani et al., cany Regional Law 56/2000. Only two exotic species (Artemisia ver- 2007; 2008; Lastrucci et al., 2007; Selvi, 2010; Landi lotiorum and Robinia pseudoacacia) were recorded as self-introduced et al., 2009; 2012; 2013-2014; Angiolini et al., 2013; Da at the reserve. This study highlights peculiarities of the flora present Vela et al., 2014; Gabellini et al., 2015; Bedini et al., including species typical of xerophilous grasslands and more oroph- 2016; Bonari et al., 2016b). Although Pietraporciana ilous species. Nature Reserve, established for conservation of relict Key words - Flora, Central Italy, Southern Tuscany, protected area, beech forest, falls within an area previously described conservation, rare species as a “rather well known area” (Angiolini et al., 2005), including Val d’Orcia and surroundings hills of Monte Amiata, no complete floristic list is available. For this Riassunto - Contributo alla flora vascolare della Riserva Naturale di Pie- reason, the annual excursion of the Tuscan Section of traporciana (Toscana meridionale, Italia). Allo scopo di incrementare le conoscenze floristiche per la Toscana meridionale e per la Riserva Na- Società Botanica Italiana (S.B.I) was held in this area, turale di Pietraporciana, situata nella parte meridionale orientale della on June 12th 2015. In this paper, therefore, we provide provincia di Siena, la Sezione Toscana della Società Botanica Italiana a contribution to the knowledge of vascular Flora of (S.B.I.), ha organizzato un’escursione al fine di preparare un contri- Pietraporciana Nature Reserve, and of Southern Tus- buto alla flora vascolare presente. In questo lavoro si riportano due cany. Furthermore, we compliment our findings with a distinte liste floristiche che comprendono dati di nuova acquisizione e di letteratura. Le liste riportano rispettivamente 372 e 123 specie e literature research of all taxa previously recorded and sottospecie. Specie di interesse floristico per la regione sono: Cratae- published for this area. Thus, two floristic lists are re- gus ×media (primo ritrovamento in Toscana), Teucrium siculum subsp. ported: the survey findings and the literature search siculum (molto raro in Toscana meridionale), Avena sterilis subsp. data. Conservation value of the flora of Pietroporciana ludoviciana (secondo ritrovamento in Toscana) e Centaurea arrigonii Reserve is also discussed. (primo ritrovamento in Toscana meridionale). Undici sono le specie endemiche mentre sono 36 le specie di interesse conservazionistico nella Riserva, di cui 24 sono incluse nella Legge Regionale 56/2000. Se si escludono le specie introdotte per rimboschimenti e per fini or- STUDY AREA namentali, sono 2 le specie esotiche (Artemisia verlotiorum e Robinia pseudoacacia). Questo studio sottolinea inoltre le peculiarietà della Pietraporciana Provincial Nature Reserve was estab- flora locale che include specie xerofile di prateria e specie più orofile. lished by resolution of the Provincial Council, in accor- (*) Department of Life Sciences, University of Siena, Via P.A. Mattioli 4, 53100 Siena, Italy. E-mail: [email protected] (**) Department of Biology, Labs. of Plant Biology, University of Florence, Via La Pira 4, 50121 Florence, Italy (***) Department of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Tuscia University, Via San Camillo de Lellis, Viterbo, Italy (****) Via Grocco 20, 50139 Firenze, Italy (*****) Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Pavia, Via Sant’Epifanio 14, 27100 Pavia, Italy 10 G. BONARI ET AL. dance with L.R. No. 49/1996, becoming part of the Si- ded with limestone, calcareous-marl and calcarenitic, ena Nature Reserve network. The Reserve is located in sandstones and siliceous shales. Vertical cliffs formed southeastern Siena province,
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    Pueraria montana (Lour.) Merr. Common Names: Kudzu, Japanese arrowroot, acha, aka, nepalem, wa yaka (12). Etymology: The generic name Pueraria is in recognition of an 18th century Swiss botanist, Marc Nicolas Puerari. The occasionally applied varietal name lobata is derived from the Greek lobos, referring to the lobed leaflets (2). Botanical synonyms (8): Dolichos hirsutus Thunb. Dolichos lobatus Willd. (basionym) Neustanthus chinensis Benth. Pachyrhizus thunbergianus Siebold & Zucc. Pueraria hirsuta (Thunb.) Matsum. Pueraria lobata (Willd.) Ohwi Pueraria lobata var. chinensis (Benth.) Ohwi Pueraria pseudohirsuta Tang & F. T. Wang, Pueraria thunbergiana (Siebold & Zucc.) Benth. Pueraria triloba (Houtt.) Makino FAMILY: Fabaceae (the pea family) Quick Notable Features: ¬ pubescent trifoliate leaves ¬ bright red-pink flowers in tall racemes ¬ leaflets with broad basal lobes ¬ plant climbing with apical coiling, no specialized tendrils Plant Height: Grows up to 30m in stem length (2). Subspecies/varieties recognized: Pueraria montana (Lour.) Merr. var. thomsonii (Benth.) Wiersema ex D.B.Ward Pueraria montana (Lour.) Merr. var lobata (Willd.) Maesen & S. M. Almeida ex Sanjappa & Predeep Most Likely Confused with: Other members of the Fabaceae such as Strophostyles helvula, Pisum spp, Amphicarpaea bracteata, Wisteria spp., Apios americana, and Desmodium spp. It might also be confused with Toxicodendron radicans, poison ivy. Habitat Preference: Kudzu has the ability to grow in a wide variety of sunny places: along highways, 1 riversides, fencerows, even in forest interiors. It has been photographed numerous times growing over old houses and barns, cars, and old farm equipment. It seems to do best on deep loamy soil and does not do well in very wet areas. It is not eradicated easily; however, it is reported that it does not do well under heavy grazing (2).
  • Guide to Living Terrace Roofs and Green Roofs

    Guide to Living Terrace Roofs and Green Roofs

    Guide to living terrace roofs and green roofs BCN Guide to living terrace roofs and green roofs 1. Introduction 3 2. Living terrace roofs and green roofs: definition and benefits 5 3. FAQs 11 3.1 On general aspects 11 3.2 On green roofs 12 4. Social and technical aspects of living terrace roofs and green roofs 15 4.1 Social aspects 15 4.2 Technical aspects 23 5. What type of living terrace roof or green roof do I want? 39 5.1 Where to start? 39 5.2 Types of roofs 44 6. Who do you need to contact for building a roof? 61 6.1 Professionals 62 7. Annexes 66 7.1 Vegetation 66 8. Bibliography 74 1. INTRODUCTION One of Barcelona’s hallmarks is its a city where there are no longer enough terrace roofs. As a bird’s-eye view will tranquil, green spaces at street level, show you, they extend from Ciutat Vella having terrace roofs that are in good con- to the Collserola mountain range. They dition, “greened” and have facilities just are spaces that were once used a great waiting to be used for a pleasant break deal. Oral and written memories attest can mean a big improvement to the qual- to that. Their most common everyday use ity of life of its residents. was probably for hanging out washing, work usually carried out with children These are safe, outdoor spaces, where around, who would meet up and play people can enjoy views of the city, enjoy with their neighbours. So they were more peace and quiet, sunbathe, read, spaces for socialising, where people felt do a physical activity, tend to their allot- safe.
  • Ecological and Plant Community Implication on Essential Oils Composition in Useful Wild Officinal Species: a Pilot Case Study in Apulia (Italy)

    Ecological and Plant Community Implication on Essential Oils Composition in Useful Wild Officinal Species: a Pilot Case Study in Apulia (Italy)

    plants Article Ecological and Plant Community Implication on Essential Oils Composition in Useful Wild Officinal Species: A Pilot Case Study in Apulia (Italy) Enrico V. Perrino 1,* , Francesca Valerio 2 , Ahmed Gannouchi 1, Antonio Trani 1 and Giuseppe Mezzapesa 1 1 CIHEAM, Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari, Via Ceglie 9, 70010 Valenzano, Italy; [email protected] (A.G.); [email protected] (A.T.); [email protected] (G.M.) 2 Institute of Sciences of Food Production (ISPA), National Research Council, Via Amendola 122/O, 70126 Bari, Italy; [email protected] * Correspondence: [email protected] or [email protected] Abstract: The study focused on the effects of ecology (plant communities and topographical data) on composition of essential oils (EOs) of some officinal wild plant species (Lamiales): Clinopodium suaveolens, Salvia fruticosa subsp. thomasii, Satureja montana subsp. montana, and Thymbra capitata, in different environments of Apulia (Italy). C. suaveolens and S. fruticosa subsp. thomasii are rare species of conservation interest, while S. montana subsp. montana and T. capitata, have a wide distribution and are used in traditional medicine or as spices. Results showed that the ecological context (phytosociological and ecological features) may influence the composition of EOs of the studied species. High differences in the compound composition have been found in S. montana subsp. montana, whereas minor effects were observed in C. suaveolens, S. fruticosa subsp. thomasii, and T. capitata accessions. The understanding of such aspects is necessary for providing optimal conditions Citation: Perrino, E.V.; Valerio, F.; to produce EOs rich in compounds known for their biological activities. The results are of great Gannouchi, A.; Trani, A.; Mezzapesa, interest also for EOs producers and at the same time to improve our knowledge and valorize wild G.
  • A Critically Endangered Endemic Species to Turkey

    A Critically Endangered Endemic Species to Turkey

    19/1 • 2020, 307–315 DOI: 10.2478/hacq-2020-0003 Conservation assessment and action on Lotus sanguineus (Fabaceae), a critically endangered endemic species to Turkey Ümit Subaşı1,*, Fatoş Şekerciler2 & Mecit Vural3 Key words: Conservation action, Abstract IUCN assessment, Lotus sanguineus Lotus sanguineus is one of the endemic taxa from Mediterranean Region of Turkey. (Vural) D. D. Sokoloff, Endemic, It has hitherto been known from type locality and was assessed under VU and Turkey. EN categories despite the lack of information on the population size, number of location and habitat quality. This study aims to determine the global conservation Ključne besede: varstvene akcije, status and conservation strategies of the narrow endemic species. We collected IUCN ocena, Lotus sanguineus all available data and evaluated them with the field studies. We reported the sizes (Vural) D. D. Sokoloff, endemit, of populations, altitude, coordinates, habitat types and the threats it faces for Turčija. each locality. GeoCAT analyses at global levels indicate the extent of occurrence 19.965 km2 and area of occupancy 9 km2 and there could be an inferred decline due to habitat loss and fragmentation of the original population, suggesting this species might be classified as Critically Endangered, based on criterium B1ab (i, ii, iii) + 2ab (i, ii, iii) in the Red List categorization. Conservation priorities include life history and ecology studies, in-situ conservation, population monitoring and ex-situ conservation to prevent the destruction of the existing gene pool. Izvleček Lotus sanguineus je ena izmed endemitskih vrst mediteranske regije v Turčiji. Dosedaj je poznana samo s tipske lokalitete in je uvrščena v kategoriji VU in EN, kljub pomanjkanju informacij o velikosti populacije, številu lokalitet in kakovosti habitata.