Begonia bangsamoro
| Begonia bangsamoro | |
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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. bangsamoro
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| Binomial name | |
| Begonia bangsamoro Buenavista, Pranada & Y.P.Ang
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Begonia bangsamoro is a species of flowering plant in the family Begoniaceae. It is native to the island of Mindanao in the Philippines, with specimens of the species spotted in Bukidnon and Lanao del Sur provinces. It is characterized by lacerated leaves and white dainty or pink flowers. It is named after the Moros (also known as the Bangsamoro people), who are the native Muslim population of Mindanao.[1][2]
References[edit]
- ^ "New plant species from Mindanao is now officially named Begonia bangsamoro". Manila Bulletin. 21 April 2021. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
- ^ "LOOK: Endangered plant named after Bangsamoro people". ABS-CBN News. 21 April 2021. Retrieved 21 April 2021.