Actinidiaceae
Saurauia
Last edited by Pieter B. Pelser, 22 July 2026
- Saurauia abbreviata Mazo, Webbia 76 (2021) 205; Type: Mazo KRM 14 (PNH, holo; CMUH, iso), Mindanao: Zamboanga del Norte, Leon B. Postigo, Brgy Tinuyop, 331m, 6-Feb-2021. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Zamboanga del Norte. Notes: 331m. Conservation status: Data Deficient (Mazo et al. 2021). Native.
- Saurauia alvarezii Merr., PJS 13c (1918) 31; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 62; Type: FB 25202 Alvarez (US, iso), Mindanao: Lanao del Sur, Lanao-Cotabato trail, in dipterocarp forest, c. 1000m, 21-Mar-1916. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Lanao, Lanao del Sur. Notes: Primary forest. 1000m. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
- Saurauia ampla Merr., PJS 9c (1914) 521; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 62; Type: Phil. Pl. 1694 Ramos (L, NY, US, iso), Samar: Cauayan Valley, along small streams in forests, c. 100m, Apr-1914. = Saurauia succulenta Elmer, LPB 7 (1915) 2617; Type: Elmer 13408 (BISH, MO, NY, U, iso), Mindanao: Agusan del Norte, Cabadbaran, Mt Urdaneta, Jul-1912. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte, Surigao del Norte (photos), SAMAR. Notes: Lowland forests in damp ravines. 100-610m. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
- Saurauia avellana Elmer, LPB 2 (1908) 498; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 62; Type: Elmer 10055 (L, NY, US, iso), Negros: Negros Oriental, Cuernos Mtns, thicketed ridges at 3000ft, May-1908. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Bukidnon, Davao del Sur, Lanao del Sur, NEGROS. Notes: Forested slopes. 700-1700m. Conservation status: Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1). Native.
- Saurauia bakeri Merr., PJS 9c (1914) 521; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 62; Type: C.F. Baker 3259 (syn), Luzon: Quezon, near Malinao, on forested slopes, May-1914. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. CATANDUANES, LUZON: Mountain Province, Quezon, PALAWAN. Notes: Lowland primary forests. 600-1800m. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
- Saurauia bicolor Merr., PJS 13c (1918) 32; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 62; Type: BS 28735 Ramos & Edaño (A, US, iso), Luzon: Quezon, Mt Binuang, on forested ridges, 12-May-1917. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Quezon. Notes: Forested ridges. 300(-?)m. Native.
- Saurauia bontocensis Merr., PJS 9c (1914) 453; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 62; Type: Vanoverbergh 2555, Luzon: Mountain Province, Bauco, in forests, c. 1700m. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Abra, Benguet (photos), Ifugao, Kalinga, Mountain Province. Notes: Thickets and forests. 890m (photos) to 1000-1800m. DAO category: Vulnerable. Native.
- Saurauia cinnamomea Merr., Publ. Bur. Sci. Gov. Lab. 35 (1906) 42; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 63; Type: Whitford 779. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. CATANDUANES, LUZON: Quezon, Rizal. Notes: Lowland primary forests. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
- Saurauia clementis Merr., PJS 1(Suppl.) (1906) 208; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 63; Type: Clemens 57, Mindanao: Lanao del Sur, Lake Lanao, Camp Keithley, Jan-1906. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. BILIRAN, CAMIGUIN, CEBU (photos), LEYTE, LUZON: Albay, Quezon, Sorsogon, MINDANAO: Agusan, Agusan del Norte, Bukidnon, Cotabato, ?Davao de Oro (photos), Davao del Sur, Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao del Norte, Surigao del Norte, Zamboanga, NEGROS, PALAWAN, PANAY, SAMAR. Notes: Lowland damp forests. 0-3000m. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1). Native.
- Saurauia confusa Merr., PJS 9c (1914) 522; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 63; Type: Merrill Phil. Pl. 1134, leg. Ramos (US, iso), Luzon: Laguna, Dahican River, Sep-1912. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. CATANDUANES, ?CEBU (photos), LEYTE, LUZON: Camarines, Camarines Sur, Laguna, Sorsogon, MINDANAO: Zamboanga, Zamboanga Sibugay. Notes: Lowland primary forests. 610m. Native.
- Saurauia copelandii Elmer, LPB 7 (1915) 2613; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 63; Type: Elmer 10555 (BISH, L, MO, NY, US, iso), Mindanao: Davao, Mt Apo, Todaya, May-1909. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. CAMIGUIN, MINDANAO: Bukidnon, Cotabato (photos), Davao, Davao Oriental (photos), Davao de Oro (photos), Davao del Sur, Misamis Oriental (photos), South Cotabato (photos), Sultan Kudarat (photos). Notes: Primary forests. 800-1600m (photos). Conservation status: Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1). Native.
- Saurauia cordata Quisumb., PJS 76 (1944) 48; Type: BS 75267 Ramos & Edaño (A, NY), Catanduanes: Mt Abucay, 1300m, 9-Sep-1928. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. CATANDUANES. Notes: Only known from the type. 1219-1300m. Native.
- Saurauia decolorata Olimpos & Penneys, Phytotaxa 658 (2024) 101; Type: Plants and Lichens of the Southern Philippines Survey 2907 (PNH, holo; BRIT, CAHUP, CAS, CMUH, US, iso), Mindanao: Bukidnon, San Fernando, Brgy Magkalungay, Mt Malimumu, 1267m, 19-Jul-2022. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Bukidnon, Davao de Oro (photos), Misamis Oriental. Notes: In mossy forest. 1105-1387m. Conservation status: Endangered (Olimpos et al. 2024). Native.
- Saurauia denticulata C.B.Rob., PJS 3c (1908) 205; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 63; Mazo & Aribal, Phytotaxa 704 (2025) 71; Type: R.S. Williams 2167 (NY, holo; K, NY, US, iso), Mindanao: Zamboanga, Sax River, 240m, 14-Feb-1905. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur. Notes: Primary forests. 200-1128m. Conservation status: Endangered (Mazo & Aribal 2025). Native.
- Saurauia elegans (Choisy) Fern.-Vill., Fl. Filip., 3rd Ed. 4(Nov. App.) (1880) 19; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 63; ≡ Scapha elegans Choisy, Mém. Soc. Phys. Genève 15 (1855) 119. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Abra (photos), Albay, Apayao (photos), Aurora, Bataan, Benguet, Cagayan, Camarines, Ifugao, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Isabela, Laguna (photos), Mountain Province, Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya, Pampanga, Quezon (photos), Sorsogon, MINDANAO: Bukidnon, Cotabato, MINDORO, NEGROS. Notes: In forested ravines and exposed forested ridges. 214-2600m. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1). Native.
- Saurauia elmeri Merr., PJS 9c (1914) 523; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 63; Type: Elmer 9225 (A, US, iso), Luzon: Quezon, Lucban, Mt Banahaw, May-1907. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Aurora, Quezon. Notes: Medium elevation primary forests. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
- Saurauia erythrotricha Elmer, LPB 7 (1915) 2614; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 64; Type: Elmer 13821 (BISH, MO, NA, NY 2 sheets, US, iso), Mindanao: Agusan del Norte, Cabadbaran, Mt Urdaneta, Sep-1912. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte. Notes: Mossy forest. 851-1791m. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
- Saurauia fasciculiflora Merr., PJS 9c (1914) 524; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 64; Type: Merrill 9508 (US, iso), Palawan: Mt Capoas, forested ridges and talus slopes, c. 800m, 21-Apr-1913. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Misamis Occidental, PALAWAN. Notes: Forested ridges. 50-800m. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
- Saurauia gigantifolia Quisumb., PJS 76 (1944) 49; Type: BS 83716 Ramos & Convocar (A, iso), Mindanao: Agusan, Diwata Mtns, forested slopes, c. 1000m, 10-Apr-1931. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Agusan, Agusan del Norte, Bukidnon (photos). Notes: Forests. 1000-1351m. Native.
- Saurauia glabrifolia Merr., PJS 13c (1918) 33; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 64; Type: Wenzel 1866, Mindanao: Surigao del Norte, Placer, in forest, c. 150m, 4-Jul-1916. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Apayao, Sorsogon, MINDANAO: Davao Oriental, ?Davao de Oro (photos), Surigao, Surigao del Norte, Zamboanga del Norte, NEGROS. Notes: Lowland primary forests. 150-1000m. Conservation status: Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1). Native.
- Saurauia gracilipes Merr., PJS 9c (1914) 524; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 64; Type: Clemens 849, Mindanao: Lanao del Sur, Lake Lanao, Camp Keithley, Apr-1907. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. CATANDUANES, MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte, Lanao del Sur, Surigao del Norte, SAMAR. Notes: Lowland primary forests. 976m. Native.
- Saurauia involucrata Merr., Publ. Bur. Sci. Gov. Lab. 35 (1906) 41; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 64; Type: Copeland 1237 (US, iso), Mindanao: Davao, Apr-1904. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Davao, Davao del Sur. Notes: Forests. 800-1300m. Native.
- Saurauia klemmei Merr., PJS 9c (1914) 525; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 64; Type: FB 6640 Klemme (US, iso), Luzon: Isabela, near Ilagan, in open level forests, Mar-1907. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Apayao, Cagayan, Isabela. Notes: Lowland forests. 122-1737m. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
- Saurauia knemifolia Quisumb., PJS 76 (1944) 50; Type: BS 77764 Edaño (A, holo), Palawan: Mt Manalsal, forested slopes, c. 1200m, 13-May-1929. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. PALAWAN. Notes: 620-1200m. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
- Saurauia lanaensis Merr., PJS 17 (1920) 286; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 64; Type: Clemens 868, Mindanao: Lanao del Sur, Camp Keithley, forested slopes of Sacred Mountain, c. 800m. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Lanao del Sur, Misamis Occidental. Notes: Forested slopes. 700-900m. Native.
- Saurauia latibractea Choisy, Syst. Verz. (Zollinger) 2 (1854) 148; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 64; Odulio et al., Biodivers. Data J. 14 (2026) 7; Type: Cuming 944 (L, syn) & Cuming 1302 (L, syn), Luzon: Albay prov. = Saurauia cumingiana de Vriese, Pl. Ind. Bat. Orient. (1856) 38. = Saurauia exasperata de Vriese, Pl. Ind. Bat. Orient. (1856) 56; Fern.-Vill., Novis. App. (1880) 19; Vidal, Phan. Cuming. Philip. (1885) 96; Rev. Pl. Vasc. Filip (1886) 56; Type: Cuming 455 (L, iso). = Saurauia ramosii Quisumb., PJS 76 (1944) 51; Type: BS 75497 Ramos & Edaño (A, holo), Catanduanes: Catanduanes, Mt Abucay, in damp forests, c. 1500m, 9-Sep-1928. = Saurauia irosinensis Elmer ex Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 64, nom. inval., in obs., pro syn.; Elmer, LPB 10 (1939) 3727, nom. inval., no Latin descr.; Type: Elmer 14581 (L, NY, U, syn), Luzon: Sorsogon, Irosin, Mt Bulusan, Oct-1915; Elmer 15219 (NY, U, syn), Luzon: Sorsogon, Irosin, Mt Bulusan, Nov-1915. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. CATANDUANES, CEBU, LEYTE, LUZON: Albay, Aurora, Bataan, Batangas, Cagayan, Camarines Sur, Ifugao, Laguna, Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya, Quezon, Rizal, Sorsogon, Zambales, MARINDUQUE, MINDORO, PALAUI, PALAWAN, PANAY (photos), POLILLO, SAMAR. Notes: In Luzon from Cagayan to Sorsogon. In primary forests, often common. 0-1500m. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1). Native.
- Saurauia leytensis Merr., PJS 9c (1914) 526; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 65; Type: BS 15240 Ramos (US, iso), Leyte: Leyte, Dagami, Aug-1911. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. BILIRAN, BUCAS GRANDE, CATANDUANES, LEYTE, MINDANAO: Bukidnon. Notes: Primary forests. 500m. Conservation status: Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1). Native.
- Saurauia loheri Merr., PJS 27 (1925) 36; Merrill, EPFP 4 (1926) 253; Type: Loher 12300, Luzon: Rizal, Mt Sumag, May-19xx. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Rizal. Native.
- Saurauia longipedicellata Merr., PJS 20 (1922) 407; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 65; Mazo et al., Webbia 76 (2021) 209; Type: BS 36897 Ramos & Edaño (K, lecto; US, isolecto), Mindanao: Zamboanga del Sur, Malangas, in forests along streams at low elevation, Nov-1919. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: ?Misamis Occidental (photos), Zamboanga Sibugay, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur. Notes: Lowland forests along streams. Conservation status: Data Deficient (Mazo et al. 2021). Native.
- Saurauia longistyla Merr., PJS 1(Suppl.) (1906) 209; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 65; Type: Merrill 835 (GH, iso), Palawan: San Antonio Bay, in forests at c. 500m, 18-Feb-1903. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. PALAWAN. Notes: Primary forests. 50-1189m. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1). DAO category: Vulnerable. Native.
- Saurauia luzoniensis Merr., PJS 1(Suppl.) (1906) 209; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 65; Odulio et al., Biodivers. Data J. 14 (2026) 7; Type: FB 2902 (US, syn) & 3101 Ahern’s Collector (syn), Luzon: Rizal, Bosoboso, Mar & Apr-1905, respectively. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Abra, Laguna, Quezon, Rizal, Sorsogon, Zambales, MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte, MINDORO, SAMAR. Notes: Low and medium elevation primary forests. 152-1000m. Conservation status: Near Threatened (IUCN 3.1). Native.
- Saurauia macgregorii Merr., PJS 7c (1912) 306; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 65; Type: BS 11407 R.C. McGregor (K), Luzon: Nueva Vizcaya, Campote, Mar-1912. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Nueva Vizcaya. Notes: In forests at medium elevation. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
- Saurauia merrillii Elmer, LPB 1 (1908) 321; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 65; Mazo & Aribal, Phytotaxa 704 (2025) 75; Type: Elmer 7530 (NY, lecto; E, isolecto), Leyte: Leyte, Palo, in woods at 200m, Jan-1906. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LEYTE, MINDANAO: Zamboanga del Norte, SAMAR. Notes: Primary and secondary forests. 200-750m. Conservation status: Vulnerable (Mazo & Aribal 2025). Native.
- Saurauia mindorensis Merr., PJS 17 (1920) 284; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 65; Type: FB 6849 (US, iso), Mindoro: Mindoro Oriental, S of Lake Naujan, in forests, c. 100m. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. MINDORO. Notes: Lowland primary forests. 100m. Native.
- Saurauia negrosensis Elmer, LPB 2 (1908) 499; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 65; Type: Elmer 10139. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte, NEGROS, PALAWAN, PANAY. Notes: Primary forests. 244-1000m. Native.
- Saurauia oblancilimba Quisumb., PJS 41 (1930) 332; Type: BS 44738 Ramos & Edaño (A), Luzon: Zambales, Mt Tapulao (High Peak). Along forested stream, 900m. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Benguet, Zambales. Notes: L.L.Co: Known only from the type collection. 900-2500m. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
- Saurauia oligantha Merr., PJS 11c (1916) 18; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 65; Type: BS 23426 Ramos (NY, US), Luzon: Sorsogon, Mt Bagacaua, in the mossy forest, 20-Aug-1915. = Saurauia bulusanensis Elmer, LPB 10 (1939) 3726, nom. inval., no Latin descr.; Type: Elmer 14369 (NY, U, syn); Elmer 16407 (NY, U, syn); Elmer 16580 (NA, NY, U, syn), Luzon: Sorsogon, Irosin, Mt Bulusan, Oct-1915, Jun & Jul-1916, respectively. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Abra, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Sorsogon. Notes: Primary forests. 450m. Native.
- Saurauia oligophlebia Merr., PJS 13c (1918) 308; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 65; Type: BS 30323 Ramos (US, iso), Catanduanes: Catanduanes, mtns back of Calolbong, 10-Dec-1917. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. BUCAS GRANDE, CATANDUANES. Notes: Lowland primary forests. Native.
- Saurauia palawanensis Merr., PJS 9c (1914) 527; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 65; Type: BS 681 Foxworthy (US, iso), Palawan: Palawan, Mt Victoria, moist slopes along streams, c. 1100m, 23-Mar-1906. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. PALAWAN. Notes: Forests along streams. 150-1100m. Native.
- Saurauia panayensis Merr., PJS 9c (1914) 528; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 66; Coritico et al., PJS 151 (2022) 2438; Type: Merrill 6701 (US, iso), Panay: Capiz, Dumarao, shaded ravines along small streams, c. 100m. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Bukidnon, PANAY. Notes: Forests along streams. 100-950m. Conservation status: Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1). Native.
- Saurauia panduriformis Elmer, LPB 2 (1909) 580; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 66; Type: Elmer 9209 (L, NY, US, iso), Luzon: Quezon, Lucban, in woods bordering meadows at 750m, May-1907. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Batangas, Benguet, Kalinga, Laguna, Quezon. Notes: L.L.Co: Very similar to Saurauia polysperma (Blanco) Merr. Primary forests. 650-1400m. Conservation status: Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1). Native.
- Saurauia papillulosa Merr., PJS 9c (1914) 529; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 66; Type: BS 19640 R.C. McGregor (US, iso), Luzon: Ifugao, Mt Polis, 1900-2000m, Feb-1913. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. BILIRAN, LUZON: Ifugao, Mountain Province. Notes: Montane thickets or forests. 1150-2042m. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
- Saurauia philippinensis Merr., PJS 2c (1907) 282; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 66; Type: Merrill 5633 (L, NY, US, iso), Mindoro: Mindoro Oriental, Mt Halcon, in forests, 700m, Nov-1906. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. BASILAN, MINDANAO: Lanao del Sur, Misamis Occidental, Zamboanga, MINDORO, NEGROS, SULU ARCHIPELAGO. Notes: Primary forests. 540-1400m. Conservation status: Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1). Native.
- Saurauia polysperma (Blanco) Merr., Sp. Blancoanae (1918) 263; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 66; ≡ Gordonia polysperma Blanco, Fl. Filip., 1st Ed. (1837) 549; Fl. Filip. ed. 2 (1845) 384; Fl. Filip. ed. 3 (1879) 342. = Saurauia subglabra Merr., Publ. Bur. Sci. Gov. Lab. 35 (1906) 43; Merrill, PJS 1(Suppl.) (1906) 95; Type: FB 2767 Meyer (NY, US, iso), Luzon: Bataan, Mt Mariveles, Lamao River, forests in river canyon at 800m, Feb-1905. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. CATANDUANES, LUZON: Bataan, Benguet, Ifugao, Ilocos Norte, Kalinga, La Union, Nueva Vizcaya, Pampanga, Rizal, MINDORO, NEGROS. Notes: In primary forests. 60-1400m. Conservation status: Near Threatened (IUCN 3.1). Native.
- Saurauia samarensis Merr., PJS 9c (1914) 530; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 66; Type: BS 17484 Ramos (US, iso), Samar: Yabong & Cauayan Valley, damp forests along small streams, Mar-1914. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. SAMAR. Notes: Lowland damp primary forests. 100m. Native.
- Saurauia sampad Elmer, LPB 7 (1915) 2616; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 66; Type: Elmer 13825 (BISH, L, NY 2 sheets, U, US, iso), Mindanao: Agusan del Norte, Cabadbaran, Mt Urdaneta, Sep-1912. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte. Notes: Damp ravines. 1600m. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
- Saurauia santosii Merr., PJS 14 (1919) 422; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 66; Type: BS 31937 J.K. Santos (A, US, iso), Luzon: Benguet, Pauai, on slopes, c. 2200m, 16-May-1918. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Benguet, Cagayan. Notes: 2200m. Native.
- Saurauia sibuyanensis Elmer, LPB 4 (1912) 1492; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 67; Type: Elmer 12535 (BISH, NY, US, iso), Sibuyan: Magallanes (= Magdiwang), Mt Giting-giting, in red moist soil of shrubby creek banks at 500ft, May-1910. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. SIBUYAN. Notes: Along streams. 150-152m. Native.
- Saurauia sorsogonensis Merr., PJS 11c (1916) 17; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 67; Type: BS 23681 Ramos (NY, US, iso), Luzon: Sorsogon, Mt Bulusan, in mossy forest, 5-Sep-1915. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Sorsogon. Notes: Mossy forests. 900(-?)m. Native.
- Saurauia sparsiflora Elmer, LPB 1 (1908) 322; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 67; Type: Elmer 8364 (L, NY, US, iso), Luzon: Benguet, Mt Sto Tomas, woods at 6500ft, Mar-1907. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Aurora, Benguet, Bulacan, Ilocos Norte, Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya (photos), Quezon. Notes: Mossy forests. 1700-2300m. Conservation status: Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1). Native.
- Saurauia tayabensis Quisumb., PJS 41 (1930) 333; Type: BS 45701 Ramos & Edaño (A), Luzon: Aurora, Mt Alzapan, 2000m, 7-Jun-1925. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Aurora. Notes: Streamside lowland forest to montane (mossy) forest. 2000m. Native.
- Saurauia trichophora Quisumb., PJS 41 (1930) 335; Coritico et al., PJS 151 (2022) 2438; Type: BS 45711 Ramos & Edaño (A, iso), Luzon: Aurora, Mt Alzapan, along streams in damp forests, 1000m, 24-May-1925. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Aurora, MINDANAO: Bukidnon, Cotabato. Notes: Along streams in damp forests and on forested slopes in the mossy forest. 400-1810m. Native.
- Saurauia trunciflora Merr., PJS 17 (1920) 285; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 67; Type: FB 3918 Hutchinson (US, iso), Mindanao: Lanao del Sur, near Camp Keithley, 9-Mar-1906. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Bukidnon, Lanao del Sur, Zamboanga, Zamboanga del Norte (photos). Notes: Forested slopes and thickets. 700-1900m. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
- Saurauia urdanetensis Elmer, LPB 7 (1915) 2619; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 67; Type: Elmer 13638. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte, Bukidnon, Davao de Oro (photos), South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat (photos). Notes: Wet ravines. 900-1200m. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
- Saurauia vanoverberghii Merr., PJS 7c (1912) 91; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 67; Type: Vanoverbergh 1014 (L, iso), Luzon: Mountain Province, Malamey, in forests, c. 1550m, 3-Dec-1910. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Benguet, Mountain Province. Notes: Forests. 1550m. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
- Saurauia wenzelii Merr., PJS 9c (1914) 376; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 67; Type: Wenzel 324 (A, GH, US, iso), Leyte: Leyte, Dagami, in forests c. 60m, Jul-1913. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LEYTE, SAMAR. Notes: Lowland primary forests. 60m. Native.
- Saurauia whitfordii Merr., Publ. Bur. Sci. Gov. Lab. 35 (1906) 42; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 67; Type: Whitford 1006 (US, iso), Luzon: Quezon, Mt Banahaw, Oct-1904. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LEYTE, LUZON: Quezon, POLILLO. Notes: Primary forests. 0-900m. Conservation status: Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1). Native.
- Saurauia zamboangensis Merr., PJS 26 (1925) 471; Merrill, EPFP 4 (1926) 249; Mazo & Aribal, Phytotaxa 704 (2025) 73; Type: BS 36607 Ramos & Edaño (A, lecto; US, isolecto), Mindanao: Zamboanga, Mt Tubuan, 30-Oct-1919, 500m. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur. Notes: 200-1000m. Conservation status: Endangered (Mazo & Aribal 2025). Native.
References
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