B. bracteolata

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ID 19958
GenusBegonia
Species CultivarB. bracteolata
Form Variety
AuthorN. Krishna, Pradeep & B. Mani, sp. nov
Publication Date2019
Date of Origin
PlaceWestern Ghats: Karimanal, Kerala, in South India at an elevation of 500 m.
Habitaton forest margins, where it usually grows
on moist rocks and adjacent wet areas exposed to direct sunlight
CountryIndia
RegionAsia
SectionFlocciferae
Chr 2n
Plant Type
Synonyms and CommentsEtymology: The specific epithet bracteolata refers to its tepal-like bracteoles in female flowers.
Reference
Article References
Photo ReferencesEdinburgh 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