Four New Climbing Bamboo Species in the genus Dinochloa Buse (Poaceae) from Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary, Mindanao, Philippines

Scientists have identified four new species of climbing bamboo, Dinochloa rubra, Dinochloa torretae, Dinochloa adonii, and Dinochloa hamiguitanensis, within the Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary in Mindanao, Philippines. These discoveries expand the known diversity of the genus Dinochloa from eight to twelve species in the Philippines, emphasizing the region's significance as a center for bamboo endemism. The research employed detailed morphological analyses of voucher specimens, focusing on diagnostic traits such as culm coloration, sheath persistence, and foliage-leaf characteristics to distinguish each species. The findings underscore the ecological importance of ultramafic ecosystems in supporting unique biodiversity, highlighting Mount Hamiguitan's role in conservation efforts for bamboo species.

Aribal, L. G., Noblefranca, E. L., Polestico, J. O., & Mazo, K. R. F. (2026). Four New Climbing Bamboo Species in the genus Dinochloa Buse (Poaceae) from Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary, Mindanao, Philippines. Jurnal Sylva Lestari, 14(2), 454–468. https://doi.org/10.23960/jsl.v14i2.1378