Begonia francisabuidii

Begonia francisabuidii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Cucurbitales
Family: Begoniaceae
Genus: Begonia
Species:
B. francisabuidii
Binomial name
Begonia francisabuidii
dela Cruz, Conception & Y.P.Ang

Begonia francisabuidii is a species of flowering plant in the family Begoniaceae, native to the Philippines, with specimens spotted in Albay. It is characterized by reddish wood and white flowers. It is named after Francis Abuid, a Filipino biologist who died in a vehicular accident in 2021.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ Mier-Manjares, Ma April (April 4, 2022). "New plant species in Albay named after late biologist". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  2. ^ Baron, Gabriela (March 29, 2022). "New plant species discovered in Albay". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved July 12, 2022.