Research Note: Floristic inventory of monocots in Mt. Pangasugan, Baybay, Leyte, Philippines

Authors

  • Pamela P. Abit Department of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Visayas State University, Visca, Baybay, Leyte, 6521-A Philippines

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32945/atr3025.2008

Keywords:

flora, floristic composition, rainforest

Abstract

Mt. Pangasugan which lies up to an elevation of 1,158 m ASL on the western slope of the Central Cordillera of Leyte is one of the unexplored mountains. Since directory of Philippine flora is still incomplete, a floristic inventory of the country’s remaining forest is imperative. The study was conducted to provide a checklist of existing monocot flora in Mt. Pangasugan.

A total of 76 species belonging to 14 families and 51 genera were recorded. Family Araceae has the most number of genera while Family Palmae has the most number of species.

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2024-12-04

Published

2008-12-03

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Abit, P. P. (2008). Research Note: Floristic inventory of monocots in Mt. Pangasugan, Baybay, Leyte, Philippines. Annals of Tropical Research, 30(2), 56–71. https://doi.org/10.32945/atr3025.2008

Issue

Vol. 30 No. 2 (2008)

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Research Article

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