Cyrtandra argentii Olivar, H.J.Atkins & Muellner

, Eur. J. Taxon. 676: 4, figs. 1-4 (2020).
IPNI Life Sciences Identifier (LSID)
urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77209562-1
Publication
European Journal of Taxonomy
Collation
676: 4, figs. 1-4
Date of Publication
30 Jun 2020
Family as entered in IPNI
Gesneriaceae

Type Information

Collector Team
M. Mendum, C.G.C. Argent, R.T. Pennington, P. Wilkie, E.J. Reynoso & F. Gaerlan 29053
Locality
Mindoro Island, Oriental Province, Mt. Halcon; alt. 600 m
Collection Date
13 Mar 1997
Type Herbaria
holotype E
isotype PNH
Distribution Of Types
Philippines (Malesia, Asia-Tropical)

Remarks

doi:10.5852/ejt.2020.676 Eponymy: 'This species is named after George Argent who was part of the team that collected specimens at the type locality. George's contribution to our knowledge of the Philippine flora is undisputed. His extensive fieldwork in the country has led to the discovery of several new species, recognition of important conservation areas, and promotion of biodiversity studies.'