A review of the Philippine species of Kania Schltr. (Myrtaceae, Kanieae) is presented, including the description of a new species, Kania allochroa Fernando & Peter G.Wilson. Tristania microphylla Quisumb & Merr. (Kania microphylla (Quisumb. & Merr.) Peter G.Wilson) and Photinia urdanetensis Elmer (Kania urdanetensis (Elmer) Peter G. Wilson) are lectotypified.