Medinillatheresae (Melastomataceae), a new species from ultramafic soils in the Philippines

A new species, Fernando, from ultramafic soils on Dinagat and Mindanao Islands, Philippines is described and illustrated. The species is characterized by its terrestrial erect habit, non-setose nodes, 3-plinerved, lanceolate and coriaceous leaves arranged in whorls, cauline or axillary and pendulous...

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Published in:PhytoKeys 2018 (113), p.145-155
Main Authors: Fernando, Edwino S, Quakenbush, J Peter, Lillo, Edgardo P, Ong, Perry S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Asia
Biodiversity & Conservation
Far East
Melastomataceae
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Summary:A new species, Fernando, from ultramafic soils on Dinagat and Mindanao Islands, Philippines is described and illustrated. The species is characterized by its terrestrial erect habit, non-setose nodes, 3-plinerved, lanceolate and coriaceous leaves arranged in whorls, cauline or axillary and pendulous inflorescences, rounded flower buds, 4-merous flowers, and straight anthers. It is compared with other similar species in the Merr. complex.
ISSN:1314-2011
1314-2003
DOI:10.3897/phytokeys.113.30027