title: Strongylodon juangonzalezii, a remarkable new species ofStrongylodon(Fabaceae) from Mulanay, Quezon Province, Philippines.
abstract: A new species,Strongylodon juangonzaleziiHadsall, Alejado & Cajano, collected from Buenavista Protected Landscape, Mulanay, Quezon, is hereby described. The new species is remarkable for its plagiotropic dense inflorescence made up of 27-31 flowers per cluster in a lateral branch. Flowers are lilac when young, then gradually turn blue when mature. A comparison of the morphology ofStrongylodon juangonzaleziiand related species ofStrongylodonin the Philippines is provided. Detailed illustration based on the holotype and photos from its natural habitat are also included. With this new species, the Philippines now harbors eight endemic species ofStrongylodon. A key to distinguish the species is provided.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Los Baños, 4031 Laguna, Philippines; Museum of Natural History, University of the Philippines Los Baños, 4031 Laguna, Philippines.
authors.forename: Annalee S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Hadsall
authors.affiliation: Museum of Natural History, University of the Philippines Los Baños, 4031 Laguna, Philippines.
authors.forename: Michelle Dr
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Alejado
authors.affiliation: Museum of Natural History, University of the Philippines Los Baños, 4031 Laguna, Philippines.
authors.forename: Ariel R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Larona
authors.affiliation: Institute of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Los Baños, 4031 Laguna, Philippines; Museum of Natural History, University of the Philippines Los Baños, 4031 Laguna, Philippines.
authors.forename: Ivy Amor F
authors.initials: IA
authors.lastname: Lambio
keywords: Fabaceae; Mulanay; Philippines; Quezon; Strongylodon