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

Pamela  M. Po-Abit,

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

Abstract:

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 had the most number of genera while Family Palmae had the most number of species.

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