Medinilla malabrigoi (Melastomataceae), a new species from forests over limestone in Samar Island, Philippines

Issue Date

2-2021

Abstract

A new species of Medinilla, M. malabrigoi, from forests over limestone in Samar Island, Philippines is described and illustrated. It differs from the species of the M. polillensis alliance, herein defined, which includes M. polillensis s.l. and M. peltata, in its erect shrubby habit; sessile, narrowly lanceolate, 3-plinerved leaf with cordate to subcordate base; umbellate inflorescence; and flared, reflexed calyx at anthesis. Morphological and distributional comparisons with the most similar congeners are provided, as well as information on habitat and conservation status. Likewise, a taxonomic key to the Medinilla of Samar Island is herein devised.

Source or Periodical Title

Phytotaxa

ISSN

11793155

Volume

483

Issue

2

Page

95-105

Document Type

Article

Language

English

Subject

Medinilla polillensis alliance, Melastomataceae, Philippines, Samar island

Identifier

DOI:10.11646/phytotaxa.483.2.2

Digital Copy

yes

En – AGROVOC descriptors

Medinilla polillensis alliance; Melastomataceae; Philippines; Samar island

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