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The flora of the Philippines boasts a diverse array of plant species given its location in the great Malaysian flora. The Malaysian Phytogeographic zone is considered to be one of the most important centers for plant diversity because of the multitude and variance of species occupying that zone. [ 1 ]
Botanical gardens in Philippines have collections consisting entirely of Philippines native and endemic species; most have a collection that include plants from around the world. There are botanical gardens and arboreta in many provinces, municipalities, and cities of Philippines, some administered by local governments and some are privately owned.
Ardisia kalimbahin (Primulaceae, Myrsinoideae), a new species from the Philippines; K.R.F. Mazo, J. Mansibang, L.G. Aribal, & M.N. Tamayo. Webbia. Journal of Plant Taxonomy and Geography 76(2), 203-212 (2021). You ‘Sau’ Me! A new species and a rediscovery in the genus Saurauia (Actinidiaceae) from Zamboanga Peninsula, Mindanao Island ...
Nepenthes philippinensis / n ɪ ˈ p ɛ n θ iː z f ɪ ˌ l ɪ p ɪ ˈ n ɛ n s ɪ s / is a tropical pitcher plant endemic to the Philippines.It is known from Palawan and the neighbouring Calamian Islands (including Busuanga, Coron, and Culion) and Linapacan, where it grows at 0–600 metres (2,000 ft) above sea level.
The Botanical Herbarium (Herbarium Code: CAHUP, College of Agriculture Herbarium UP) [9] houses approximately 70,000 specimens representing about 12,000 plant species. [10] The collection is composed of bryophyte, pteridophyte, and spermatophyte specimens collected from across the Philippines, many of which are from Mt. Makiling in Luzon Island.
The plant grows beside streams in damp forests, or in ravines. There are several other species of Strongylodon, but the superficially similar red jade vine, Mucuna bennettii, is a species belonging to a different genus, Mucuna. [12] It seems to be endemic to the Philippines and is usually found in forests. Propagation has always been difficult.
Pages in category "Endemic flora of the Philippines" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 222 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Alocasia zebrina, commonly known as the zebra plant or zebrina alocasia, is a plant in the family Araceae. It is endemic to the islands of Luzon, Mindanao, Leyte, Samar, Biliran, and Alabat in the Philippines. It is commonly grown as an ornamental plant worldwide. [1] [2] It is also locally known as gabing tigre ("tiger taro") in Tagalog. [3]