B. peruviana

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ID 3934
GenusBegonia
Species CultivarB. peruviana
Form Variety
AuthorA. de Candolle, Ann. Sci. nat., Bot. ser. 4.
Publication Date1859
Date of Origin
PlaceHuanuco, Junin
HabitatWoods 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.
CountryPeru
RegionAmerica
SectionRuizopavonia
Chr 2n
Plant TypeShrub-like, scandent
Synonyms and Comments
ReferenceAnn. Sci. nat., Bot. ser. 4. 11:133. 1859.; JGSL9/08; The Begonian, Nov-Dec 2016
Article ReferencesThe Begonian, Nov-Dec 2016
Photo ReferencesThe Begonian, Nov-Dec 2016