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Leonardo L. Co is a prominent Filipino plant taxonomist and ethnobiologist. Born on December 29, 1953, Co served as a museum researcher at the University of the Philippines Institute of Biology (IB) and as senior botanist of Conservation International-Philippines.<br /><br /> | Leonardo L. Co is a prominent Filipino plant taxonomist and ethnobiologist. Born on December 29, 1953, Co served as a museum researcher at the University of the Philippines Institute of Biology (IB) and as senior botanist of Conservation International-Philippines.<br /><br /> | ||
Together with co-workers Sofronio G. Cortez and Julio 'Julius' Borromeo, Co died on November 15, 2010 after being caught in an alleged crossfire between the Philippine Army and an armed group in Kananga, Leyte. Doubts, however, are cast on whether there was really a crossfire as claimed by the | Together with co-workers Sofronio G. Cortez and Julio 'Julius' Borromeo, Co died on November 15, 2010 after being caught in an alleged crossfire between the Philippine Army and an armed group in Kananga, Leyte. Doubts, however, are cast on whether there was really a crossfire as claimed by Lt. Col. Federico Tutaan of the 19th infantry Battalion.<br /><br /> | ||
Co was President of the Philippine Native Plants Conservation Society. His book, “Common Medicinal Plants in the Cordillera Region: A Trainor’s Manual for Community-Based Health Programs,” was published in 1989. New plant species like the 'meat' flower ''Rafflesia leonardi'' (named after him) were discovered by Co. An exceptionally rare species from Nueva Ecija and known from only one specimen, ''Mycaranthes leonardoi'' is an orchid also named after Co.<ref>Correspondence with Wally Suarez (20 Nov 2010). See [http://www.ipni.org/ipni/idPlantNameSearch.do;jsessionid=826F4FC018B56CBCA12FFEAD58650A92?id=77104125-1&back_page=%2Fipni%2FeditSimplePlantNameSearch.do%3Bjsessionid%3D826F4FC018B56CBCA12FFEAD58650A92%3Ffind_wholeName%3Dmycaranthes%2Bleonardoi%26output_format%3Dnormal U. Ferreras & W. Suarez (2009), Australian Orchid Review 74(6):36-38]</ref><br /><br /> | Co was President of the Philippine Native Plants Conservation Society. His book, “Common Medicinal Plants in the Cordillera Region: A Trainor’s Manual for Community-Based Health Programs,” was published in 1989. New plant species like the 'meat' flower ''Rafflesia leonardi'' (named after him) were discovered by Co. An exceptionally rare species from Nueva Ecija and known from only one specimen, ''Mycaranthes leonardoi'' is an orchid also named after Co.<ref>Correspondence with Wally Suarez (20 Nov 2010). See [http://www.ipni.org/ipni/idPlantNameSearch.do;jsessionid=826F4FC018B56CBCA12FFEAD58650A92?id=77104125-1&back_page=%2Fipni%2FeditSimplePlantNameSearch.do%3Bjsessionid%3D826F4FC018B56CBCA12FFEAD58650A92%3Ffind_wholeName%3Dmycaranthes%2Bleonardoi%26output_format%3Dnormal U. Ferreras & W. Suarez (2009), Australian Orchid Review 74(6):36-38]</ref><br /><br /> | ||
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* [http://www.plosbiology.org/article/info:doi/10.1371/journal.pbio.0060045 Assessing Evidence for a Pervasive Alteration in Tropical Tree Communities], 2008 | * [http://www.plosbiology.org/article/info:doi/10.1371/journal.pbio.0060045 Assessing Evidence for a Pervasive Alteration in Tropical Tree Communities], 2008 | ||
* [http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/nhn/blumea/2009/00000054/F0030001/art00016 Taxonomy, ecology, and conservation status of Philippine Rafflesia (Rafflesiaceae)], 2009 | * [http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/nhn/blumea/2009/00000054/F0030001/art00016 Taxonomy, ecology, and conservation status of Philippine Rafflesia (Rafflesiaceae)], 2009 | ||
==Membership== | ==Membership== | ||
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* Biodiversity Heritage Award from UNDP | * Biodiversity Heritage Award from UNDP | ||
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==Personal Life== | |||
Co proudly told people that he's "double G.I." (genuine Ilocano and genuine Intsik (Chinese))<ref>[http://www.bulatlat.com/main/2010/11/20/leonard-co-scientist-for-the-people/ "Leonard Co: Scientist for the People" Bulatlat, 20 Nov 2010)</ref>. He spoke Filipino (Tagalog), English, Mandarin, and Latin. Co attended the Philippine Chinese High School, where a world-renowned moss taxonomist, Benito Tan, took Co with him in his weekly mountain treks. Tan also gave Co his book "Flora of Manila." e))<ref>[http://www.bulatlat.com/main/2010/11/20/leonard-co-scientist-for-the-people/ "Leonard Co: Scientist for the People" Bulatlat, 20 Nov 2010)</ref> | |||
Co is survived by his wife Glenda and daughter Linnea Marie. His parents are Co Lian Seng and Emelina Legaspi Co. | |||
==Hobbies== | |||
* playing the harmonica (avorite repertoire: Chinese classical music) | |||
* collection of protest and national liberation songs (from various countries) | |||
* cooking | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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* [http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/home/opinion/4070-leonard-the-plant-philanderer-lies-among-his-treasures?awesm=fbshare.me_AXfSz Leonard, the ‘plant philanderer,’ lies among his treasures] (Business Mirror, 22 Nov 2010) | * [http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/home/opinion/4070-leonard-the-plant-philanderer-lies-among-his-treasures?awesm=fbshare.me_AXfSz Leonard, the ‘plant philanderer,’ lies among his treasures] (Business Mirror, 22 Nov 2010) | ||
* [http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/regions/view/20101121-304498/Botanists-case-not-isolated-says-health-group Botanist’s case not isolated, says health group] (PDI, 21 Nov 2010) | * [http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/regions/view/20101121-304498/Botanists-case-not-isolated-says-health-group Botanist’s case not isolated, says health group] (PDI, 21 Nov 2010) | ||
* [http://www.gmanews.tv/story/206554/cordillera-ngos-mourn-co-salute-him-as-scientist-of-the-people Cordillera NGOs mourn Co, salute him as ‘scientist of the people’] (GMA News, 21 Nov 2010) | |||
* [http://www.bulatlat.com/main/2010/11/20/leonard-co-scientist-for-the-people/2/ Leoonard Co: Scientist for the People] (Bulatlat, 20 Nov 2010) | |||
* [http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20101120-304330/Slain-botanist-goes-home-to-UP Slain botanist goes home to UP] (PDI, 20 Nov 2010) | * [http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20101120-304330/Slain-botanist-goes-home-to-UP Slain botanist goes home to UP] (PDI, 20 Nov 2010) | ||
* [http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20101119-304043/Slain-botanist-heard-begging-for-mercy Slain botanist heard begging for mercy] (PDI, 19 Nov 2010) | * [http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20101119-304043/Slain-botanist-heard-begging-for-mercy Slain botanist heard begging for mercy] (PDI, 19 Nov 2010) | ||
Revision as of 10:55, 30 November 2010
Leonardo L. Co is a prominent Filipino plant taxonomist and ethnobiologist. Born on December 29, 1953, Co served as a museum researcher at the University of the Philippines Institute of Biology (IB) and as senior botanist of Conservation International-Philippines.
Together with co-workers Sofronio G. Cortez and Julio 'Julius' Borromeo, Co died on November 15, 2010 after being caught in an alleged crossfire between the Philippine Army and an armed group in Kananga, Leyte. Doubts, however, are cast on whether there was really a crossfire as claimed by Lt. Col. Federico Tutaan of the 19th infantry Battalion.
Co was President of the Philippine Native Plants Conservation Society. His book, “Common Medicinal Plants in the Cordillera Region: A Trainor’s Manual for Community-Based Health Programs,” was published in 1989. New plant species like the 'meat' flower Rafflesia leonardi (named after him) were discovered by Co. An exceptionally rare species from Nueva Ecija and known from only one specimen, Mycaranthes leonardoi is an orchid also named after Co.[1]
According to his colleague, Dr Julie Barcelona, Co "spent most of his botanical career studying the forests of Luzon’s Sierra Madre. Leonard’s enthusiasm has motivated many students in the Philippines to pursue a career in Botany. His attitude towards the sincere pursuit and sharing of his knowledge in Plant Taxonomy has put real meaning to the words biodiversity conservation, scientist, endemic, endangered, capacity-building, participatory, community." [2]
Writings
- "A Manual on Some Philippine Medicinal Plants." UP Botanical Society, 1977
- "Dalit sa Kabundukan" (Poem) ni Leonard Co, 1978
- Common Medicinal Plants of the Cordillera Region, 1984
- Common Medicinal Plants in the Cordillera Region: A Trainor’s Manual for Community-Based Health Programs, 1989
- Annotated bibliography on Philippine biodiversity : filicopsida (ferns), 2001
- Palanan forest dynamics plot: floristic diversity and stand structure of a lowland evergreen forest in N.E. Luzon, Philippines, 2004
- Forest trees of Palanan, Philippines : a study in population ecology, 2006
- Assessing Evidence for a Pervasive Alteration in Tropical Tree Communities, 2008
- Taxonomy, ecology, and conservation status of Philippine Rafflesia (Rafflesiaceae), 2009
Membership
- Philippine Native Plants Conservation Society
- UP Botanical Society
- UP Mountaineers - 1978
- Community Health, Education, Services and Training in Cordillera Region (Chestcore)
- Samahan ng mga Mag-aaral sa Pilipino (SAMAPIL) - 1973[3]
Awards
- Biodiversity Heritage Award from UNDP
Personal Life
Co proudly told people that he's "double G.I." (genuine Ilocano and genuine Intsik (Chinese))[4]. He spoke Filipino (Tagalog), English, Mandarin, and Latin. Co attended the Philippine Chinese High School, where a world-renowned moss taxonomist, Benito Tan, took Co with him in his weekly mountain treks. Tan also gave Co his book "Flora of Manila." e))[5]
Co is survived by his wife Glenda and daughter Linnea Marie. His parents are Co Lian Seng and Emelina Legaspi Co.
Hobbies
- playing the harmonica (avorite repertoire: Chinese classical music)
- collection of protest and national liberation songs (from various countries)
- cooking
References
- "Leonardo L Co: In Memoriam" on Facebook
- UP forensic experts to autopsy slain botanist’s companions (PDI, 24 Nov 2010)
- Leonard, the ‘plant philanderer,’ lies among his treasures (Business Mirror, 22 Nov 2010)
- Botanist’s case not isolated, says health group (PDI, 21 Nov 2010)
- Cordillera NGOs mourn Co, salute him as ‘scientist of the people’ (GMA News, 21 Nov 2010)
- Leoonard Co: Scientist for the People (Bulatlat, 20 Nov 2010)
- Slain botanist goes home to UP (PDI, 20 Nov 2010)
- Slain botanist heard begging for mercy (PDI, 19 Nov 2010)
- No apologies offered for death of civilians (Business World, 18 Nov 2010)
- Remembering Leonard Co (Pinoy Weekly Online, 18 Nov 2010)
- Family doubts botanist killed in crossfire (ABS-CBN, 17 Nov 2010)
- Top botanist killed in crossfire (PDI, 17 Nov 2010)
- Philippine army, rebels clash kills two bystanders (AFP, 17 Nov 2010)
- Philippines' top botanist killed in crossfire (ABS-CBN, 17 Nov 2010)
- Thanks, Professor Co (Business Mirror, 17 Nov 2010)
- Slain botanist known for his work on medicinal plants (PDI, 16 Nov 2010)
Blogs
- Rafflesia leonardi - honoring an unsung hero of Philippine Botany
- Leonardo L. Co, Botanist (1953-2010)
Notes
This document can be directly modified using a UP Webmail / CRS account. Other contributions may be coursed through psy@up.edu.ph
- ↑ Correspondence with Wally Suarez (20 Nov 2010). See U. Ferreras & W. Suarez (2009), Australian Orchid Review 74(6):36-38
- ↑ Julie F. Barcelona, "Rafflesia leonardi - honoring an unsung hero of Philippine Botany" (undated)
- ↑ Totie Mesia, "UP’s plant-man extraordinaire" (24 Nov 2008)
- ↑ [http://www.bulatlat.com/main/2010/11/20/leonard-co-scientist-for-the-people/ "Leonard Co: Scientist for the People" Bulatlat, 20 Nov 2010)
- ↑ [http://www.bulatlat.com/main/2010/11/20/leonard-co-scientist-for-the-people/ "Leonard Co: Scientist for the People" Bulatlat, 20 Nov 2010)