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peruviana
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ID
3934
Genus
Begonia
Species Cultivar
B
.
peruviana
Form Variety
Author
A. de Candolle, Ann. Sci. nat., Bot. ser. 4.
Publication Date
1859
Date of Origin
Place
Huanuco, Junin
Habitat
Woods and thickets. Huanuco: Huallaga and Mufia, 2,500-2,600 meters, Weberbauer 6718.- Junin: Huacapistana, 1,800-2,400 meters, Killip & Smith 24514. Pichis Trail, Yapas, 1,350-1,600 meters, Killip & Smith 25595.- Cuzco: Near Rio Yanamayo, below ''Pillahuata," 2,000-2,300 meters, Pennell 14054. Southwest slope of Huayna Picchu, 2,700 meters, West 6440.- Indefinite: near Palca, Pavon. Near Jambrasbamba, Mathews.
Country
Peru
Region
America
Section
Ruizopavonia
Chr 2n
Plant Type
Shrub-like, scandent
Synonyms and Comments
Reference
Ann. Sci. nat., Bot. ser. 4. 11:133. 1859.; JGSL9/08; The Begonian, Nov-Dec 2016
Article References
The Begonian, Nov-Dec 2016
Photo References
The Begonian, Nov-Dec 2016