Etymology
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First published in: Telopea 12(1): 134-136, fig. 4. (2008).
Etymology: From the Latin vespertilio (‘a bat’), referring to the wing-like extensions on the megasporophyll apex. [source]
Nomenclatural Type Information
- Collector:
- Lindstrom, A.J. AL 06/008
- Locality:
- Mt Opao, Sitio Nagpana
- Date:
- 4 Mar 2006
- Type location(s):
- HT:LBC; IT:NSW, BKF
Distribution: Philippines (Cebu, Iloilo, Leyte, Marinduque, Mindoro Oriental, Negros Oriental, Samar)
IUCN Red List:
Vulnerable
B2ab(iii,v)
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