Cycas sancti-lasallei (Cycadaceae), a new species from the Philippines
Cycas sancti-lasallei, a new species from Mindanao Island, the Philippines is described and illustrated. It can be distinguished from other Cycas species in the Philippines in having long leaves, undulating leaflets, and megasporophyll lamina with a semi-orbicular to orbicular
base and triangular top with few but well-defined spines. A key to the species of Cycas currently described from the Philippines is provided.
Keywords: CYCAD CONSERVATION; CYCAD TAXONOMY; PHILIPPINE CYCAS; PHILIPPINE THREATENED PLANTS
Document Type: Research Article
Publication date: 01 November 2012
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