B. keralensis

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ID 19959
GenusBegonia
Species CultivarB. keralensis
Form Variety
AuthorPradeep, Sinj. Thomas & Britto, sp. nov.
Publication Date2019
Date of Origin
PlaceWestern Ghats: Kerala, Idukki to Kasaragod
HabitatIt is usually found growing as a lithophyte in areas directly exposed to sunlight at elevations between 400 and 1000 m.
CountryIndia
RegionAsia
SectionFlocciferae
Chr 2n
Plant Type
Synonyms and CommentsEtymology: The specific epithet keralensis is derived from the area of distribution of the species, Kerala in India.
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