Begonia cabanillasii
Begonia cabanillasii is a species of flowering plant in the family Begoniaceae, native to the island of Palawan in the Philippines.[1][2]
| Begonia cabanillasii | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Cucurbitales |
| Family: | Begoniaceae |
| Genus: | Begonia |
| Species: | B. cabanillasii |
| Binomial name | |
| Begonia cabanillasii Y.P.Ang, Tandang, Agcaoili & R.Bustam. | |
It was discovered in 2017 in El Nido,[3] by a group of conservationists led by Filipino Botanist Rene Bustamante in Palawan. It is distinct from other Begonia species “distinct hair”, thickness of leaf, and “compact” habitat. Its staminate flower pedicel ranges from 15 to 25 millimeters, with four white and pink petals.
Begonia cabanillasii was described in 2020 with the help from researchers from the Philippine Taxonomic Initiative (PTI), The research was lead by Yu Pin Ang, John Micheal Agcaoilli & Rene Bustamante. It is the 23rd Begonia species described which is endemic in Palawan.[1][4]
References
- Yu Pin Ang (July 24, 2020). "New flowering plant Begonia beijnenii discovered in Palawan". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
- Ang, Yu Pin; Tandang, Danilo N.; Agcaoilli, John Micheal; Bustamante, Rene Alfred Anton. "Begonia cabanillasii (Begoniaceae, section Baryandra), a new species of Begonia from El Nido, Palawan, the Philippines". Phytotaxa. 453 (3). doi:10.11646/phytotaxa.453.3.6. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
- Miranda, Romar (July 24, 2020). "Flora researchers name new Begonia species after local naturalist guide". Palawan Daily News. Retrieved Nov 1, 2020.
- Fabro, Keith (August 13, 2020). "Illegal plant trade, tourism threaten new Philippine flowering herbs". Mongaay. Retrieved Nov 1, 2020.
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