Medinilla dallciana (melastomataceae: Dissochaeteae), A new species from Luzon Island, Philippines

Issue Date

11-2013

Abstract

A new species, Medinilla dallciana Fernando & Balete (Melastomataceae: Dissochaeteae), with cauliflorous, compact inflorescences, borne on long, pendulous, and persistent peduncles from Luzon Island, Philippines, is described and illustrated. Its similarity with other Philippine species of Medinilla is discussed.

Source or Periodical Title

Philippine Journal of Science

ISSN

0031-7683

Volume

142

Issue

3

Page

89-93

Document Type

Article

Physical Description

illustrations, tables

Language

English

Subject

Luzon Island, Medinilla, Medinilla dallciana, Melastomataceae, Ornamental plants, Philippines

Identifier

doi:org/10.3897/phytokeys.113.30027

Digital Copy

yes

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