ISSN
2277 - 3282
e ISSN
2277 - 3290
Publisher
Journal of Science
The Graduate School, University of Santo Tomas, Espana, 1015, Manila, Philippines.
Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Santo Tomas, Espana, 1015, Manila, Philippines.
Research Center for the Natural and Applied Sciences, University of Santo Tomas, Espana, 1015, Manila, Philippines.
College of Pharmacy, Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation, San Carlos City, 2420, Pangasinan, Philippines
College of Teacher Education, Biological Science Department, University of Antique, Tibiao Campus, 5707 Antique, Philippines
Mt. Kingfisher Park, Coron, Palawan is a home of biodiversed flora and fauna. Unlike the animal species, floral diversity in the area has not been recorded. This study assessed for the first time the flowering plants at Mt. Kingfisher Park. Flowering plants were randomly collected in all vegetation types. Voucher specimens were provided for each species and identified using taxonomic methods. The 33 species collected are distributed in 31 genera and 16 families dominated by Rubiaceae. Endemic, endangered and vulnerable including possible new species and varieties were identified. A total of 19 species with medicinal values were recorded. This study was able to assess the status of flowering plants at Mt. Kingfisher Park in terms of species richness and diversity as well as species possibly new to science.
4 , 8 , 2014
512 - 516