Actinostachys pennula and Schizaea elegans (Schizaeaceae), nuevos registros para la Flora de Paraguay

Actinostachys pennula and Schizaea elegans are cited for the first time for the flora of Paraguay. Both species are the first records of the Schizaeaceae family in the country. A description of the species, images of herbarium specimens and their habitat are presented.Actinostachys pennula and Schizaea elegans son citadas por primera vez para la flora de Paraguay. Ambas especies son los primeros registros de la familia Schizaeaceae para el país. Se presentan las descripciones de las especies, imágenes de los especímenes de herbario y en su hábita

Paullinia rhomboidea (Sapindaceae), nuevo registro para la Flora de Paraguay

Paullinia rhomboidea Radlk. is cited for the first time for the flora of Paraguay. With this record the total number of species in Paullinia increases to five, and the total species of Sapindaceae to 54. A description of the species, an image of the herbarium specimen and comments on the ecology and geographic distribution of the species is presentedPaullinia rhomboidea Radlk. se cita por primera vez para la flora de Paraguay. Con este registro el número total de especies en Paullinia aumenta a cinco, y el total de especies de Sapindaceae a 54. Se presenta una descripción de la especie, imagen del espécimen de herbario y comentarios sobre su ecología y distribución geográfic

Ethnobotanical and ethnoveterinary survey in Paraguay: Medicinal plants used for deworming

254-262Gastrointestinal nematodes (GIN) infections, commonly called ―worms‖, affect both humans and animals. In veterinary medicine, the search for alternatives to control GIN is now considered a priority because of increasing resistances to commercial anthelmintics. The use of bioactive plants and related secondary metabolites is one of these alternatives. This study aimed to collect data on the use of medicinal plants (MPs) for humans and veterinary practices and at listing plant species with potential anthelmintic properties to select some plant species for further studies following three criteria (availability, originality and popularity). A cross sectional survey was conducted with a total of 384 participants, using semi-structured face-to-face interviews and a free list. To evaluate quantitative data of MPs, two ethnobotanical indices were calculated, the Salience index (SI) and the Use Value (UV). The importance and use of MPs in the population of study was high, 98% (372/383) of participants reported use MPs and 86% (321/384) mentioned knowledge of MPs used against GIN. The transmission of knowledge is not limited to the family environment. Sixteen plant species were listed belonging to 10 botanical families. The Asteraceae was the most popular botanical family. Six plants species were indicated for veterinary use. The four MPs selected for furthers studies were, namely: Kyllinga odorata Valh. (Cyperaceae), Cassia occidentalis L. (Fabaceae), Artemisia absinthium L. (Asteraceae), Verbena litoralis Kunth. (Verbenaceae). Evaluation of those MPs based on in vitro and in vivo assays are planned to validate the traditional local knowledge of these 4 plants

ESTUDIO FLORÍSTICO DEL CERRO ACATÍ-2, COLONIA INDEPENDENCIA, DEPARTAMENTO GUAIRÁ, PARAGUAY

This work has been developed within the framework of the “Conservation Project, Strengthening and Sustainable Use of the flora of Ita Azul and San Gervasio, Colonia Independencia, Ybytyruzu Managed Resources Reserve, Paraguay” and aimed to determine the vascular flora and identify the main plant formations of Acatí hill, Itá Azul, Colonia Independencia, Guairá Department, Paraguay. Collections were made at different times during the years 2012 and 2014 in the study area. Herbarium specimens were identified and deposited at the herbarium FCQ. As result, two vegetation, prevailing, maintaining its pristine features, but with evidence of extraction by forestry and land use for agriculture and livestock were identified. These formations are the primary naturally low forest and gallery forest. A total of specimens were collected,54 families, 139 genera, 176 species, 3 variety and 1 subspecie. The better represented families are: Asteraceae, 18 genera and 21 species), Fabaceae, (11 genera and 13 species), Rubiaceae, (7 genera and 10 species), Myrtaceae (6 genera and 8 species), Apocynaceae (4 genera and 4 species), Rutaceae (4 genera and 5 species). Of the species collected, 82 species are herb, 49 are arboreal and 35 shrubbery.El presente trabajo se desarrolló en el marco del “Proyecto Conservación, Fortalecimiento y Uso Sostenible de la flora de Itá Azul y San Gervasio, Colonia Independencia, Reserva de Recursos Manejados Ybytyruzu, Paraguay”, el objetivo fue determinar el estudio florístico del cerro Acatí-2, ubicado en Itá Azul, Colonia Independencia, del Departamento de Guairá, Paraguay. Se realizaron recolecciones en diferentes épocas climáticas durante los años 2012 y 2014. Los ejemplares herborizados se identificaron y depositaron en el herbario de la Facultad de Ciencias Químicas (FCQ). Se determinaron dos formaciones vegetales en el área de muestreo el bosque alto y el bosque marginal. Se identificaron en total 54 familias, 139 géneros, 176 especies, tres variedades, y una subespecie. Las familias con mayor número de géneros y especies fueron, Asteraceae (18 géneros y 21 especies), Fabaceae (11 géneros y 13 especies), Rubiaceae (siete géneros y 10 especies), Myrthaceae (seis géneros y ocho especies), Apocynaceae (cuatro géneros y cuatro es-pecies), Rutaceae (cuatro géneros y cinco especies). De las especies 82 son hierbas, 49 árboles y 35 arbustos

Estudio químico y nutricional de las variedades de la raíz de la Polymnia sonchifolia "Yacón"

El yacón es una raíz, de la familia de los girasoles. Las raices del yacón tiene inulina. La ínulina es un polífructosano, el cual ayuda a controlar los niveles de azúcar en la sangre !pasan a través del tubo digestivo sin metabolizar). El yacón por lo tanto es muy valioso en la elaboración de dietas, para personas con diabetes. El análisis cuantitativo muestra la presencia de minerales macronutrientes !Na, K, Mg, Ca, P) y micronutrientes !Fe, Zn, Mn). El análisis cualitativo muestra la presencia de importantes metabolitos secundarios !aminoácidos, carbohidratos, azúcares reductores y flavonoides).The yacon root is a member of the sunflower family. The roots of yacon has inuline. lnuline is a polyfructosane, which helps to moderate blood sugar levels !pass through the digestive tract unmetabolized). Yacon therefore has considerable value to dieters and people with diabetes. The quantitative analysis shows mineral macronutrients INa, K, Mg, Ca, PI. and micronutrients IFe, Zn, Mn). The qualitative analysis shows very importan! secondary metabolites lamino acids, carbohydrate, reducing sugars, flavonoides

Paullinia rhomboidea (Sapindaceae), new record for the flora of Paraguay

Paullinia rhomboidea Radlk. is cited for the first time for the flora of Paraguay. With this record the total number of species in Paullinia increases to five, and the total species of Sapindaceae to 54. A description of the species, an image of the herbarium specimen and comments on the ecology and geographic distribution of the species is presented</span

Estudio florístico del Cerro Acatí-2, Colonia Independencia, Departamento Guairá, Paraguay

This work has been developed within the framework of the “Conservation Project, Strengthening and Sustainable Use of the flora of Ita Azul and San Gervasio, Colonia Independencia, Ybytyruzu Managed Resources Reserve, Paraguay” and aimed to determine the vascular flora and identify the main plant formations of Acatí hill, Itá Azul, Colonia Independencia, Guairá Department, Paraguay. Collections were made at different times during the years 2012 and 2014 in the study area. Herbarium specimens were identified and deposited at the herbarium FCQ. As result, two vegetation, prevailing, maintaining its pristine features, but with evidence of extraction by forestry and land use for agriculture and livestock were identified. These formations are the primary naturally low forest and gallery forest. A total of specimens were collected, Apocynaceae (4 genera and 4 species), Rutaceae (4 genera and 5 species). Of the species collected, 82 species are herb, 49 are arboreal and 35 shrubbery54 families, 139 genera, 176 species, 3 variety and 1 subspecie. The better represented families are: Asteraceae, 18 genera and 21 species), Fabaceae, (11 genera and 13 species), Rubiaceae, (7 genera and 10 species), Myrtaceae (6 genera and 8 species), Apocynaceae (4 genera and 4 species), Rutaceae (4 genera and 5 species). Of the species collected, 82 species are herb, 49 are arboreal and 35 shrubbery.El presente trabajo se desarrolló en el marco del “Proyecto Conservación, Fortalecimiento y Uso Sostenible de la flora de Itá Azul y San Gervasio, Colonia Independencia, Reserva de Recursos Manejados Ybytyruzu, Paraguay”, el objetivo fue determinar el estudio florístico del cerro Acatí-2, ubicado en Itá Azul, Colonia Independencia, del Departamento de Guairá, Paraguay. Se realizaron recolecciones en diferentes épocas climáticas durante los años 2012 y 2014. Los ejemplares herborizados se identificaron y depositaron en el herbario de la Facultad de Ciencias Químicas (FCQ). Se determinaron dos formaciones vegetales en el área de muestreo el bosque alto y el bosque marginal. Se identificaron en total 54 familias, 139 géneros, 176 especies, tres variedades, y una subespecie. Las familias con mayor número de géneros y especies fueron, Asteraceae (18 géneros y 21 especies), Fabaceae (11 géneros y 13 especies), Rubiaceae (siete géneros y 10 especies), Myrthaceae (seis géneros y ocho especies), Apocynaceae (cuatro géneros y cuatro especies), Rutaceae (cuatro géneros y cinco especies). De las especies 82 son hierbas, 49 árboles y 35 arbustos

Ethnobotanical and ethnoveterinary survey in Paraguay: Medicinal plants used for deworming

Gastrointestinal nematodes (GIN) infections, commonly called ―worms‖, affect both humans and animals. In veterinary medicine, the search for alternatives to control GIN is now considered a priority because of increasing resistances to commercial anthelmintics. The use of bioactive plants and related secondary metabolites is one of these alternatives. This study aimed to collect data on the use of medicinal plants (MPs) for humans and veterinary practices and at listing plant species with potential anthelmintic properties to select some plant species for further studies following three criteria (availability, originality and popularity). A cross sectional survey was conducted with a total of 384 participants, using semi-structured face-to-face interviews and a free list. To evaluate quantitative data of MPs, two ethnobotanical indices were calculated, the Salience index (SI) and the Use Value (UV). The importance and use of MPs in the population of study was high, 98% (372/383) of participants reported use MPs and 86% (321/384) mentioned knowledge of MPs used against GIN. The transmission of knowledge is not limited to the family environment. Sixteen plant species were listed belonging to 10 botanical families. The Asteraceae was the most popular botanical family. Six plants species were indicated for veterinary use. The four MPs selected for furthers studies were, namely: Kyllinga odorata Valh. (Cyperaceae), Cassia occidentalis L. (Fabaceae), Artemisia absinthium L. (Asteraceae), Verbena litoralis Kunth. (Verbenaceae). Evaluation of those MPs based on in vitro and in vivo assays are planned to validate the traditional local knowledge of these 4 plants

ESTUDIO QUÍMICO Y NUTRICIONAL DE LAS VARIEDADES DE LA RAÍZ DE LA Polymnia sonchifolia "YACÓN"

The yacon root is a member of the sunflower family. The roots of yacon has inuline. lnuline is a polyfructosane, which helps to moderate blood sugar levels (pass through the digestive tract unmetabolized). Yacon therefore has considerable value to dieters and people with diabetes. The quantitative analysis shows mineral macronutrients (Na, K, Mg, Ca, P). and micronutrients (Fe, Zn, Mn). The qualitative analysis shows very important secondary metabolites (amino acids, carbohydrate, reducing sugars, flavonoides)El yacón es una raíz, de la familia de los girasoles. Las raices del yacón tiene inulina. La ínulina es un polífructosano, el cual ayuda a controlar los niveles de azúcar en la sangre (pasan a través del tubo digestivo sin metabolizar). El yacón por lo tanto es muy valioso en la elaboración de dietas, para personas con diabetes. El análisis cuantitativo muestra la presencia de minerales macronutrientes (Na, K, Mg, Ca, P) y micronutrientes (Fe, Zn, Mn). El análisis cualitativo muestra la presencia de importantes metabolitos secundarios (aminoácidos, carbohidratos, azúcares reductores y flavonoides