Hamiguitan range : a sanctuary for native flora
Joint Authors
Amoroso, Victor B.
Aspiras, Reyno A.
Source
Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences
Issue
Vol. 18, Issue 1 (31 Mar. 2011), pp.7-15, 9 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2011-03-31
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Hamiguitan Range is one of the wildlife sanctuaries in the Philippines having unique biodiversity resources that are at risk due to forest degradation and conversion of forested land to agriculture, shifting cultivation, and over-collection.
Thus, it is the main concern of this research to identify and assess the endemic and endangered flora of Hamiguitan Range.
Field reconnaissance and transect walk showed five vegetation types namely : agro-ecosystem, dipterocarp, montane, typical mossy and mossy-pygmy forests.
Inventory of plant species revealed 163 endemic species, 35 threatened species, and 33 rare species.
Assessment of plants also showed seven species as new record in Mindanao and one species as new record in the Philippines.
Noteworthy is the discovery of Nepenthes micramphora, a new species of pitcher plant found in the high altitudes of Hamiguitan Range.
This species is also considered site endemic, rare, and threatened.
The result of the study also showed that the five vegetation types of Mt.
Hamiguitan harbor a number of endangered, endemic, and rare species of plants.
Thus, the result of this study would serve as basis for the formulation of policies for the protection and conservation of these species and their habitats before these plants become extinct.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Amoroso, Victor B.& Aspiras, Reyno A.. 2011. Hamiguitan range : a sanctuary for native flora. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences،Vol. 18, no. 1, pp.7-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-357536
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Amoroso, Victor B.& Aspiras, Reyno A.. Hamiguitan range : a sanctuary for native flora. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences Vol. 18, no. 1 (2011), pp.7-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-357536
American Medical Association (AMA)
Amoroso, Victor B.& Aspiras, Reyno A.. Hamiguitan range : a sanctuary for native flora. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences. 2011. Vol. 18, no. 1, pp.7-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-357536
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 14-15
Record ID
BIM-357536