Cymbidium sigmoideum (Orchidaceae), a new addition to the Flora of the Philippines

Authors

  • Mark Arcebal K. Naive Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science and Mathematics, Mindanao State UniversityIligan Institute of Technology, Andres Bonifacio Ave, Iligan City, 9200 Lanao del Norte, Philippines Author
  • Jade Ann Grace P. Dalisay College of Teacher Education, Biological Science Department, University of Antique, Tario-Lim Memorial Campus, 5707 Antique, Philippines Author
  • Porferio S. Bangcaya Office of the Campus Administrator, University of Antique, Libertad Extension Campus, Libertad, Antique 5711, Philippines Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15517/lank.v20i2.43211

Abstract

Cymbidium sigmoideum (Orchidaceae: Epidendroideae) is reported here as a new record for the  Philippines based on the collection from Antique Province on the island of Panay. A detailed description and  photographs are provided for easy identification of the species. With this discovery, the Philippines now holds a total 13 species and three subspecies of Cymbidium.

Keywords/ Palabras clave: Antique, biodiversity, Cymbidieae, Malesian flora, Panay Island, new record, taxonomy

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Published

2026-06-17

Issue

2020: Lankesteriana: Volumen 20, Número 2 (May–August)

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Cymbidium sigmoideum (Orchidaceae), a new addition to the Flora of the Philippines. (2026). Lankesteriana, 217-220. https://doi.org/10.15517/lank.v20i2.43211