Notes on the Medinilla (Melastomataceae) of Palawan, Philippines, including Two New Species: M. Simplicymosa and M. Ultramaficola

Creator

J. Peter Quakenbush, Western Michigan University
Pastor L. Malabrigo, University of the Philippines Los Banos
Arthur Glenn A. Umali, University of the Philippines Los Banos
Adriane B. Tobias, University of the Philippines Los Banos
Lea Magarce-Camangeg, Palawan State University
Yu Pin Ang, Philippine Taxonomic Initiative, Inc
Rene Alfred Anton Bustamante, Philippine Taxonomic Initiative, Inc

Issue Date

12-2020

Abstract

Medinilla (Melastomataceae) is a large paleotropical genus with the Philippines as one of its greatest centers of diversity. However, exceptionally few species are recorded from Palawan. Notes on the Medinilla species of Palawan and an identification key are provided. Ten species are recorded, double the previous number. Two species are newly described: Medinilla simplicymosa and Medinilla ultramaficola. The Medinilla of Palawan remain poorly understood.

Source or Periodical Title

Systematic Botany

ISSN

0363-6445

Volume

45

Issue

4

Page

862-872

Document Type

Article

Language

English

Subject

Biogeography, Checklist, Key, Mt. mantalingahan protected landscape, Taxonomy

Recommended Citation

Quakenbush, J.P., Malabrigo, P.L., Umali, A.G.A., Tobias, A.B., Magarce-Camangeg, L., Ang, Y.P., & Bustamante, R.A.A. (2020). Notes on the Medinilla (Melastomataceae) of Palawan, Philippines, Including Two New Species: M. simplicymosa and M. ultramaficola. Systematic Botany, 45 (4), 862-872. https://doi.org/10.1600/036364420X16033962925376.

Identifier

https://doi.org/10.1600/036364420X16033962925376.

Digital Copy

Yes

En – AGROVOC descriptors

BIOGEOGRAPHY; CHECKLIST; KEY; MT. MANTALINGAHAN PROTECTED LANDSCAPE; TAXONOMY