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- Title
Begonia blancii (sect. Diploclinium, Begoniaceae), a new species endemic to the Philippine island of Palawan.
- Authors
Hughes, Mark; Rubite, Rosario Rivera; Kono, Yoshiko; Ching-I Peng
- Abstract
A new species of Begonia in sect. Diploclinium, B. blancii M. Hughes & C.-I Peng, is described from the Bulalakaw Falls area in Palawan. A somatic chromosome number of 2n = 30 was determined. Begonia blancii is allied to B. suborbiculata and other 2-locular species in Begonia sect. Diploclinium, but is very distinct in having triangular-spathulate leaves. It shares clustered stomata with a number of other Begonia species, which are likely to help it reduce water loss through transpiration during the dry season. Its IUCN status is considered to be Least Concern.
- Subjects
PALAWAN (Philippines); PHILIPPINES; BEGONIAS; PLOIDY; FOLIAR diagnosis; STOMATA; PLANT transpiration; ISLANDS
- Publication
Botanical Studies, 2011, Vol 52, Issue 2, p203
- ISSN
1817-406X
- Publication type
Article