Medinilla theresae (Melastomataceae), a new species from ultramafic soils in the Philippines

Creator

Edwino S. Fernando, University of the Philippines Los Banos
J. Peter Quakenbush, University of the Philippines Los Banos
Edgardo P. Lillo, University of the Philippines Los Banos
Perry S. Ong, University of the Philippines Diliman

Abstract

© Edwino S. Fernando et al. A new species, Medinilla theresae Fernando, from ultramafic soils on Dinagat and Mindanao Islands, Philippines is described and illustrated. The species is characterized by its terrestrial erect habit, non-setose nodes, 3-plinerved, lanceolate and coriaceous leaves arranged in whorls, cauline or axillary and pendulous inflorescences, rounded flower buds, 4-merous flowers, and straight anthers. It is compared with other similar species in the Medinilla pendula Merr. complex.

Source or Periodical Title

PhytoKeys

ISSN

13142011

Page

145-155

Document Type

Article

Subject

Dinagat Island, Medinilla, Melastomataceae, Mt Hamiguitan, Ultramafic soils

Recommended Citation

Fernando, Edwino S.; Peter Quakenbush, J.; Lillo, Edgardo P.; and Ong, Perry S., "Medinilla theresae (Melastomataceae), a new species from ultramafic soils in the Philippines" (2021). Journal Article. 1225.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/journal-articles/1225