Phytochemistry of Weigela x “kosteriana variegata” (Caprifoliaceae)

Reproductive ecology of Bombina variegata : Habitat use

Hepatoprotective properties of Bauhinia variegata bark extract.

Bauhinia variegata (Leguminosae) commonly known as Kachnar, is widely used in Ayurveda as tonic to the liver. The present work was carried out to assess the potential of Bauhinia variegata bark as hepatoprotective agent. The hepatoprotective activity was investigated in carbon tetrachloride (CCl(4)) intoxicated Sprague-Dawley rats. Bauhinia variegata alcoholic Stem Bark Extract (SBE) at differe...

Functional analysis of aggression in a black-and-white ruffed lemur (Varecia variegata variegata).

A functional analysis was conducted to assess the antecedent and reinforcing conditions underlying aggressive behavior in a female lemur in captivity. Results showed that her aggression was primarily the result of human attention. A replacement behavior-training program was introduced, and the lemur's aggression was successfully eliminated. These results demonstrate the utility of using functio...

Phytochemistry and Pharmacognosy

Cephalaria anamurensis (Caprifoliaceae), a new species from south Anatolia, Turkey

A new species, Cephalaria anamurensis (Caprifoliaceae) is described and illustrated from south Anatolia, Turkey. The species grows on steppe and stony places in Anamur (C4 Mersin province) in south Anatolia. Diagnostic morphological characters from closely similar taxa are discussed. The geographical distribution of the new species and two closely related species in Turkey are mapped.