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Trichaeini
Trichaeini is a tribe of the species-rich subfamily Spilomelinae in the pyraloid moth family Crambidae. The tribe was erected by Richard Mally, James E. Hayden, Christoph Neinhuis, Bjarte H. Jordal and Matthias Nuss in 2019. Description Adult Trichaeini are characterised by a single synapomorphy in the male genitalia: a raised sclerotised ridge is present on the sacculus, running from the basal to the dorsodistal part. Further characteristics of Trichaeini are the weakly sclerotised, lens-shaped valvae, the strongly (in '' Trichaea'' and '' Archernis humilis'') to weakly sclerotized fibula with simple hairs, and the scaly sacculus. In the female genitalia, the ductus bursae is broad, but narrowing at the posterior end, and the corpus bursae bears a slim longitudinal signum. In some '' Prophantis'' species, the anterior end of the signum is split into two anterolateral legs – a condition that is also found in '' Syngamia'' in the Nomophilini. Food plants The caterpillars of T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spilomelinae
Spilomelinae is a very species-rich subfamily of the lepidopteran family Crambidae, the crambid snout moths. With 4,135 described species in 344 genera worldwide, it is the most speciose group among pyraloids. Description Imagines – the adult life stage – vary considerably in size: the forewing span ranges from 11.5 mm e.g. in ''Metasia'' to 50 mm in the robust-bodied '' Eporidia''. In resting position, the moths exhibit a characteristic triangular shape, with the wings usually folded over the abdomen, the forewings covering the hindwings. Some Spilomelinae diverge from this common resting pattern, like ''Maruca'' with widely spread wings, and ''Atomopteryx'' and ''Lineodes'' with narrow wings folded along the body. All Spilomelinae moths have well developed compound eyes, antennae and mouthparts, although in the genera ''Niphopyralis'' and ''Siga'' the proboscis is lost. Synapomorphic characters of the subfamily comprise minute or obsolete maxillary palpi, ve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prophantis Adusta
''Prophantis adusta'' is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Inoue in 1986. It is found in India, China, Japan, Taiwan, Papua New Guinea and Australia, where it has been recorded from Queensland ) , nickname = Sunshine State , image_map = Queensland in Australia.svg , map_caption = Location of Queensland in Australia , subdivision_type = Country , subdivision_name = Australia , established_title = Before federation , established_ .... References Spilomelinae Moths described in 1986 {{Spilomelinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prophantis Octoguttalis
''Prophantis octoguttalis'' is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. The species was described by Baron Cajetan von Felder, Rudolf Felder and Alois Friedrich Rogenhofer in 1875. It is found on the Maluku Islands in Indonesia. Identifications from Comoros, Madagascar and South Africa are possibly misidentifications that could be attributed to ''Prophantis smaragdina ''Prophantis smaragdina'' is a species of moth of the family Crambidae described by Arthur Gardiner Butler in 1875. It is found in subtropical Africa south of the Sahara. Food plants The larvae of this species infest coffee beans. Known food ...''. References * Felder, Felder & Rogenhofer, 1864–1875. ''Reise der österreichischen Fregatte Novara um die Erde in den Jahren 1857, 1858, 1859 unter den Befehlen des Commodore B. von Wüllerstorf-Urbair''. Zoologischer Theil. Zweiter Band. Abtheilung 2, Heft 4, Lepidoptera. Atlas der Heterocera. - — 2:1–20, pls. 1–140 Moths described in 1875 Spilom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morinda Panamensis
''Morinda'' is a genus of flowering plants in the madder family, Rubiaceae. The generic name is derived from the Latin words ''morus'' " mulberry", from the appearance of the fruits, and ''indica'', meaning "of India". Description Distributed in all tropical regions of the world, ''Morinda'' includes 80 species of trees, shrubs or vines. All ''Morinda'' species bear aggregate or multiple fruits that can be fleshy (like ''Morinda citrifolia'') or dry. Most species of this genus originate in the area of Borneo, New Guinea, Northern Australia and New Caledonia. In traditional Japanese, Korean and Chinese medicine, ''Morinda citrifolia'' is considered to be a herb with biological properties, although there is no confirmed evidence of clinical efficacy. Fossil record The first fossil record for genus ''Morinda'' is from fruit of ''Morinda chinensis'' found in coal dated from the Eocene in the Changchang Basin of Hainan Island, South China. Selected species Plants in the f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Psychotria
''Psychotria'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae. It contains 1,582 species and is therefore one of the largest genera of flowering plants. The genus has a pantropical distribution and members of the genus are small understorey trees in tropical forests. Some species are endangered or facing extinction due to deforestation, especially species of central Africa and the Pacific. Many species, including '' Psychotria viridis'', produce the psychedelic chemical dimethyltryptamine (DMT). Selected species * ''Psychotria abdita'' * '' Psychotria acutiflora'' * ''Psychotria adamsonii'' * ''Psychotria alsophila'' * ''Psychotria angustata'' * ''Psychotria atricaulis'' * '' Psychotria beddomei'' * '' Psychotria bimbiensis'' * ''Psychotria bryonicola'' * ''Psychotria camerunensis'' * ''Psychotria capensis'' * ''Psychotria carronis'' * '' Psychotria carthagenensis'' * ''Psychotria cathetoneura'' * ''Psychotria cernua' * ''Psychotria chalconeura'' * ''Psychotria chimb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Menispermaceae
Menispermaceae (botanical Latin: 'moonseed family' from Greek ''mene'' 'crescent moon' and ''sperma'' 'seed') is a family of flowering plants. The alkaloid tubocurarine, a neuromuscular blocker and the active ingredient in the 'tube curare' form of the dart poison curare, is derived from the South American liana '' Chondrodendron tomentosum''. Several other South American genera belonging to the family have been used to prepare the 'pot' and 'calabash' forms of curare. The family contains 68 genera with some 440 species, which are distributed throughout low-lying tropical areas with some species present in temperate and arid regions. Description * Twining woody climbing plants, winding anti-clockwise ('' Stephania'' winds clockwise) or vines, rarely upright shrubs or small trees, more rarely still herbaceous plants or epiphytes (''Stephania cyanantha''), perennial or deciduous, with simple to uni-serrate hairs. * Alternate spiral leaves, simple, whole, dentate, lobed to palm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Triclisia
''Triclisia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Menispermaceae. Species include: The Plant List. *'' Triclisia angolensis'' *'''' *'' Triclisia calopicrosia'' *'''' *'' |
Duranta Plumieri
''Duranta'' is a genus of flowering plants in the verbena family, Verbenaceae. It contains 17 species of shrubs and small trees that are native from southern Florida to Mexico and South America. They are commonly cultivated as hedges and ornamental plants. Duranta is registered as an invasive weed by many councils of Australia. It is a prolific, fast growing weed that is spread by birds from domestic areas to natural reserves. It was introduced and marketed as a hedge plant some years ago. Many people now fight to keep this thornpestunder control. It is highly ranked in the most invasive weeds in Australia Selected species *''Duranta dombeyana'' Moldenke *''Duranta erecta'' L. *''Duranta mutisii'' *''Duranta serratifolia'' (Griseb.) Kuntze *''Duranta stenostachya'' Tod. *''Duranta triacantha'' Juss. Gallery Image:Golden Dew Drops (Duranta repens) in Hyderabad W IMG 7116.jpg, ''Duranta erecta'' in Hyderabad, India. Image:Golden Dew Drops (Duranta repens) in Hyderabad W IMG 7114. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Verbenaceae
The Verbenaceae ( ), the verbena family or vervain family, is a family of mainly tropical flowering plants. It contains trees, shrubs, and herbs notable for heads, spikes, or clusters of small flowers, many of which have an aromatic smell. The family Verbenaceae includes 32 genera and 800 species. Phylogenetic studies have shown that numerous genera traditionally classified in Verbenaceae belong instead in Lamiaceae. The mangrove genus '' Avicennia'', sometimes placed in the Verbenaceae or in its own family, Avicenniaceae, has been placed in the Acanthaceae. Economically important Verbenaceae include: * Lemon verbena (''Aloysia triphylla''), grown for aroma or flavoring * Verbenas or vervains (''Verbena''), some used in herbalism, others grown in gardens Taxonomy Tribes and genera in the family and their estimated species numbers: Casselieae (Schauer) Tronc. * ''Casselia'' Nees & Mart. - 6 species * ''Parodianthus'' Tronc. - 2 species * '' Tamonea'' Aubl. - 6 species C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tricalysia
''Tricalysia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae. The genus is found in tropical and southern Africa and on the islands in the Western Indian Ocean. Species * '' Tricalysia achoundongiana'' Robbr., Sonké & Kenfack * ''Tricalysia aciculiflora'' Robbr. * ''Tricalysia acocantheroides'' K.Schum. * ''Tricalysia allocalyx'' Robbr. * ''Tricalysia ambrensis'' Ranariv. & De Block * ''Tricalysia amplexicaulis'' Robbr. * ''Tricalysia analamazaotrensis'' Homolle ex Ranariv. & De Block * ''Tricalysia angolensis'' A.Rich. ex DC. * ''Tricalysia anomala'' E.A.Bruce * ''Tricalysia atherura'' N.Hallé * ''Tricalysia bagshawei'' S.Moore * ''Tricalysia biafrana'' Hiern * ''Tricalysia bifida'' De Wild. * ''Tricalysia boiviniana'' (Baill.) Ranariv. & De Block * '' Tricalysia bridsoniana'' Robbr. * '' Tricalysia capensis'' ( Meisn. ex Hochst.) Sim ** ''T. capensis'' var. ''galpinii'' (Schinz) Robbr. * ''Tricalysia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ixora Coccinea
''Ixora coccinea'' (also known as jungle geranium, flame of the woods or jungle flame or pendkuli) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a common flowering shrub native to Southern India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It has become one of the most popular flowering shrubs in South Florida gardens and landscapes. It is the national flower of Suriname. Commercially important medicinal plant, used in ayurveda. All parts including flower, leaves and root are taken for various medicinal preparations for skin disease, Diabetes etc Description ''Ixora coccinea'' is a dense, multi-branched evergreen shrub, commonly in height, but capable of reaching up to high. It has a rounded form, with a spread that may exceed its height. The glossy, leathery, oblong leaves are about long, with entire margins, and are carried in opposite pairs or whorled on the stems. Small tubular, scarlet flowers in dense rounded clusters across are produced almost all year long. Cult ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gardenia
''Gardenia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the coffee family, Rubiaceae, native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, Madagascar and Pacific Islands, and Australia. The genus was named by Carl Linnaeus and John Ellis after Alexander Garden (1730–1791), a Scottish-born American naturalist. Description Gardenias are evergreen shrubs and small trees growing to tall. The leaves are opposite or in whorls of three or four, long and broad, dark green and glossy with a leathery texture. The flowers are solitary or in small clusters, white, or pale yellow, with a tubular-based corolla (botany) with 5–12 lobes (petals) from diameter. Flowering is from about mid-spring to mid-summer, and many species are strongly scented. Phytochemistry Many of the native gardenias of the Pacific Islands and elsewhere in the paleotropics possess a diverse array of natural products. Methoxylated and oxygenated flavonols, flavones, and triterpenes accumulate on the veg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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