B. pseudosubperfoliata
Monoecious herb, 5–15 cm tall. Stems tuberous, globose or subglobose, c.10 mm diam., with numerous fibrous roots. The specific epithet pseudosubperfoliata highlights the similarly of this species to Begonia subperfoliata. Resembles Begonia subperfoliata Parish exKurz in habit but differs in having 5 tepals in the female flowers (not 2) and glabrous lanceolate bracts (not deeply dissected and papillose). Also similar to Begonia rabilii Craib in habit but differs in having 5 tepals in the female flowers (not 4), and leaves with a more deeply crenate margin.
- Classification: Species
- Plant Type: Unknown
- Origin: Asia, Thailand
- Originator: Phutthai & M. Hughes
- Date of Origin: 2017
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