Rafflesia leonardi
Rafflesia leonardi | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malpighiales |
Family: | Rafflesiaceae |
Genus: | Rafflesia |
Species: | R. leonardi |
Binomial name | |
Rafflesia leonardi Barcelona & Pelser[1] | |
Synonyms[2] | |
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Rafflesia leonardi is a parasitic plant species of the genus Rafflesia. It is endemic to the Philippines.[3] R. leonardi is the fourth Rafflesia species found in Luzon and the eighth from the Philippines.[4][5] It is called ngaratngat by the local Agta tribesmen.
The species was discovered in May 2008 by Cagayan Valley Partners in People Development (Cavapped), a multi-sectoral group of environmental scientists at remote sitio Kinapawan in the coastal town of Lal-Lo, Cagayan.
Rafflesia leonardi was named by Julie Barcelona and colleagues after Filipino botanist Dr. Leonardo Co of Conservation International.[1] See this citation for a review of Philippine Rafflesia.[6]
References
- 1 2 Barcelona, J. F.; P. B. Pelser; E. Cabutaje; N. A. Bartolome (2008). "Another new species of Rafflesia (Rafflesiaceae) from Luzon, Philippines: R. leonardi". Blumea. 53: 223–228. doi:10.3767/000651908x608197.
- ↑ "Rafflesia leonardi Barcelona & Pelser". Parasitic Plant Connection, Southern Illinois University. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
- ↑ Barcelona, Julie F. "Rafflesia". Philippine Native Plant Conservation Society, Inc. Retrieved 2008-12-08.
- ↑ Lagasca, Charlie (2008-11-13). "New flower species found in Cagayan". Philippine Star. Retrieved 2008-12-08.
- ↑ Taguinod, Fioro (2008-11-20). "Rare flower species found only in northern Philippines". GMA 7. Retrieved 2008-12-08.
- ↑ Barcelona, J. F.; P. B Pelser; D. S. Balete; L. L. Co (October 2009). "Taxonomy, ecology, and conservation status of Philippine Rafflesia (Rafflesiaceae)". Blumea. 54: 77–94. doi:10.3767/000651909X474122.
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