Cryptocoryne esquerionii (Araceae), a remarkable new species discovered by a citizen scientist in Zamboanga Peninsula, southwestern Philippines
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A species new to science, Cryptocoryne esquerionii Naive & Wongso from the island of Mindanao is herein described and illustrated. It differs significantly from all other Cryptocoryne species by its yellow, colliculate spathe with a long acuminate apex. A detailed description, colour plates, phenology, geographical distribution information and a provisional conservation status are provided. The discovery of this new endemic species further highlights the importance of the citizen science in exploring and conserving the Philippine biodiversity.
Original language | English |
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Book series | Nordic Journal of Botany |
Volume | 2023 |
Issue number | 3 |
ISSN | 0107-055X |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2023 |
Bibliographical note
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© 2023 Nordic Society Oikos. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
- aroids, Cryptocoryne, Mindanao, Philippines, Zamboanga del Norte
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