By Jenna V. Genio
Researchers from the Philippine Taxonomic Initiative (PTI) have described a new endemic Philippine plant with bright magenta flowers. The novel species Ardisia kalimbahin was discovered during an expedition in March 2021 and was recently published in the scientific journal Phyto
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Published April 21, 2021, 5:00 PM
By Jenna V. Genio
Begonia bangsamoro was published as a new species from Mindanao in the international scientific journal Phytotaxa on April 16, 2021. Before it was confirmed as a novel species, the unique
Begonia was previously spotted throughout the years in Bukidnon. When botanist Dave Buenavista chanced upon the plant in Lanao del Sur, he sent the photos to
Begonia specialists who suggested its uniqueness. While
B. bangsamoro may share similarities to other Philippine Begonias with lacerated leaves, further research found differences in the flowers.
Begonia bangsamoro produces attractive leaves with lacerate margins and dainty white flowers. The plant has been categorized under the section
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A new, tiny jewel orchid has been discovered on the island of Bohol and named
Corybas boholensis as described by researchers from multiple academic institutions in the Philippines, Taiwan, and USA. The finding was recently published in the scientific journal Phytotaxa on December 24, 2020.
Plants in the genus Corybas typically possess a small, single leaf and a single flower with a hood-like dorsal sepal, earning them the nickname “helmet orchids” in the botanical and horticultural worlds. Helmet orchids are also considered “jewel orchids” due to their striking foliage. They are difficult to find and study as they are miniscule and usually hidden amongst forest debris and other plants.