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Plants frequently display fruit characteristics that support multiple seed-dispersal syndromes. These ambiguous characteristics may reflect the fact that seed dispersal is usually a complex process ...

Alpinia oxyphylla, a traditional medicinal plant, has attracted significant scientific interest due to its extensive range of bioactive compounds and diverse pharmacological applications. Historically ...

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Distribution: Luzon, Polillo Is., Mindoro, Leyte. In thickets along streams and in open areas at low and medium altitudes. Endemic Description: Erect, rhizomatous herb growing 2 to 3 m tall. Leaves ...

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