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Begonia gigang (section Petermannia: Begoniaceae), a new species from Zamboanga Peninsula, Mindanao Island, Philippines

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: A new species of Begonia from Zamboanga del Norte, Mindanao Island, Philippines, is described. Begonia gigang is morphologically similar to Begonia corazoniae but can be distinguished by having smaller leaves which are hirsute on both surfaces, longer panicles and peduncles, shorter pedicels for both staminate and pistillate flowers, and trigonous-ellipsoid ovary. Begonia gigang is assessed as Endangered under the IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria. A detailed description, photographs, and ecological notes, and are provided.

Source: Webbia

DOI: 10.36253/jopt-17444

Authors: Kean Roe F. Mazo, Rosario R. Rubite

Institutions: Mindanao State University Naawan, Mindanao State University, University of the Philippines Manila

Language: English

Topic: Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions

Subfield: Molecular Biology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4409538177

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