Morpho-Taxonomy of Philippine Cinnamomum Schaeffer (Lauraceae)

Focusing on the morphological characteristics of Philippine Cinnamomum trees, this study meticulously describes the diagnostic traits of various species. Researchers collected leaf samples from diverse locations, identifying 27 species and suggesting 7 potential new ones. Through phenetic analyses, they established four clusters based on thirty morphological characters. Additionally, Principal Component Analyses revealed significant morphometric variation, with recommendations for further research on the morpho-taxonomy of Cinnamomum species in underexplored regions of the Philippines.