Research Paper

Begonia jurgenneae (Begoniaceae, section Petermannia), a new endemic species from Panay Island, Philippines

Harold O. Buenvenida, Mark Arcebal K. Naive, Lillian Jennifer V. Rodriguez

Published on: 08 August 2025

Page: 595 - 598

DOI: 10.6165/tai.2025.70.595

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    Abstract

    We describe and illustrate Begonia jurgenneae, a newly discovered species from Capiz and Iloilo Provinces, Panay Island, Philippines. A complete taxonomic treatment is here provided including a comprehensive morphological description, diagnostic comparisons with allied taxa, a phenological data, a distribution map, color images, and a preliminary conservation assessment.

    Keyword: Begonia incisa, Begonia quercifolia, Biodiversity, endangered, species discovery, tropical forest, Western Visayas

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