Medinilla calanasan (Melastomataceae), a new species from Apayao Province, Philippines

Phytotaxa 2026

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Authors: Pieter B. Pelser, BREIDEN DELA CRUZ, Kristian James Suetos, Jayson C. Ibañez, Julie F. Barcelona
DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.742.1.7
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Abstract

Medinilla calanasan is here described as a new species from Calanasan in Apayao Province in northern Luzon (Philippines). It is morphologically distinct from all other known Medinilla species in having horn-like protrusions at the base of the leaf lamina. Morphological similarities with M. clementis Merr. and M. dolichophylla Merr. suggest that M. calanasan may be a member of the M. magnifica-alliance.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions Plant Diversity and Evolution Botany and Plant Ecology Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Phytotaxa
Volume
742
Issue
1
Pages
99–104
Publication date
17 February 2026
Language
EN