Three new species of Begonia endemic to the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, Palawan

Researchers have discovered three new species of Begonia endemic to the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, highlighting the unique flora supported by its limestone habitats. This finding underscores the biodiversity richness and the importance of protecting this UNESCO World Heritage Site. The study employed field surveys and morphological analyses to characterize these new species, demonstrating that significant botanical diversity remains undocumented even in well-studied areas.

Rubite, R. R., Hughes, M., Blanc, P., Chung, K.-F., Yang, H.-A., Kono, Y., Alejandro, G. J. D., De Layola, L. B., Virata, A. G. N., & Peng, C.-I. (2015). Three new species of Begonia endemic to the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, Palawan. Botanical Studies, 56(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40529-015-0099-1