Western Ghats: Karimanal, Kerala, in South India at an elevation of 500 m.
Habitat
on forest margins, where it usually grows
on moist rocks and adjacent wet areas exposed to direct sunlight
Country
India
Region
Asia
Section
Flocciferae
Chr 2n
Plant Type
Synonyms and Comments
Etymology: The specific epithet bracteolata refers to its tepal-like bracteoles in female flowers.
Reference
Article References
Photo References
Edinburgh Journal of Botany: A NEW SECTION (BEGONIA SECT. FLOCCIFERAE SECT. NOV.) AND TWO NEW SPECIES IN BEGONIACEAE FROM THE WESTERN GHATS OF INDIA. N. Krishna, S. J. Britto, S. Thomas, B. Mani