Begonia francisabuidii
| Begonia francisabuidii | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Cucurbitales |
| Family: | Begoniaceae |
| Genus: | Begonia |
| Species: | B. francisabuidii
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| Binomial name | |
| Begonia francisabuidii dela Cruz, Conception & Y.P.Ang
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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[edit]
- ^ Mier-Manjares, Ma April (April 4, 2022). "New plant species in Albay named after late biologist". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
- ^ Baron, Gabriela (March 29, 2022). "New plant species discovered in Albay". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved July 12, 2022.