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VOL. 5, ISSUE 4 (2020)
New record of Philippine endemic Ficus species in Mt. Malindang, Mindanao, Philippines
Authors
Bobby B Alaman, Yunalyn Labajo-Villantes, Eden C Pito, Alfredo F Garrido, Grace V Villaneva, Oliver S Talip, Rey S Fernandez
Abstract
Mt Malindang is one of the key biodiversity areas in the Philippines. Comprehensive studies on trees including Ficus species were done in the northern part of the protected area. The present study determined the distribution, abundance, diversity, and importance of Ficus species in the two-hectare permanent monitoring plot established in the southern portion of Mt. Malindang. There were seven species of Ficus found, and all have medicinal uses. Ficus nota, a non-endemic species, is the most abundant, most diverse and with highest importance value among the species observed. The Philippine endemics, F. balete and F. pseudopalma were found in the present study and nowhere in the northern part of Mt. Malindang. This additional information will enrich the existing data of Mt. Malindang and will help local communities, protected area managers and other stakeholders in the implementation of conservation and management interventions to protect the Ficus species and Mt. Malindang as a whole.
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Pages:193-196
How to cite this article:
Bobby B Alaman, Yunalyn Labajo-Villantes, Eden C Pito, Alfredo F Garrido, Grace V Villaneva, Oliver S Talip, Rey S Fernandez "New record of Philippine endemic <em>Ficus</em> species in Mt. Malindang, Mindanao, Philippines". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 5, Issue 4, 2020, Pages 193-196
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