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Type: Article
Published: 2017-05-02
Page range: 299-300
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A New Ceratostylis (Orchidaceae) Species From Bukidnon, Philippines

Department of Ophthalmology, Cagayan De Oro Medical Centre, Tiano cor. Nacalaban Sts., Cagayan De Oro City, Misamis Oriental 9000, Philippines.
Department of Biology, Central Mindanao University, University Town, Musuan, Maramag, 8714, Bukidnon, Philippines.
8 Saltpan Road, Riverwood, NSW, Australia, 2210
Bukidnon Ceratostylis pristina New Species Orchidaceae Philippines Monocots

Abstract

A new Ceratostylis species from the Kalatungan Mountain Range, one of the mountains of Bukidnon that needs further exploration, is described and illustrated. Morphological diagnostic characters of related species of the genus are discussed. Though similar to C. elmeri, the new species is clearly distinguished by the size of the flower and by its uniquely small size labellum. It is also similar to C. philippinensis, however, it can be recognized by having a marked difference in the shape of the lip, sepals, and petals.