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Begonia darthvaderiana

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| name = Begonia darthvaderiana
| image = Begonia darthvaderiana1.png
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| Species = darthvaderiana
| Publication = 2014
| Origin = [[:Category:Borneo]] (Sarawak, Malaysia)
| Region = [[:Category:Southeast Asia]]
| Growth = [[:Category:Shrub-like|Shrub-Like]]
| Section = [[:Category:Petermannia|Petermannia]]
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=== Species Information ===
==== Publication ====
C.W.Lin & C.-I Peng, Phytotaxa 2014
==== Origin ====
Endemic to Borneo (Sarawak, Malaysia) Specifically recorded from the Batang Ai area in the Lubok Antu District.
==== Growth Type ====
Perennial, erect, terrestrial herb. It can exhibit a cane-like or shrubby habit, typically growing 25–70 cm tall.
==== Section ====
[[Section Petermannia|Petermannia]]
==== Description ====
''Begonia darthvaderiana'' is distinguished by its striking dark foliage
==== Distribution ====
Restricted to West Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia.
==== Habitat ====
It grows in deep shade within lowland mixed dipterocarp forests at elevations of 130–200 meters.[2][6] It is typically found on steep soil slopes or at the base of cliffs near rivers and valleys.
==== Flower ====
Pink to red
==== Etymology ====
The specific epithet ''darthvaderiana'' refers to the fictional character Darth Vader from the ''Star Wars'' franchise. The authors chose this name due to the plant's unique, deep dark appearance.
==== Synonyms ====
No known synonyms.
==== Comparison to Similar Species ====
''Begonia darthvaderiana'' is morphologically similar to ''[[Begonia daunhitam]]'' (found in West Kalimantan, Indonesia), as both possess dark olive-black leaves and pink flowers.
=== Photos ===
[[File:Begonia-darthvaderiana2.png|250px|caption]]

=== Hybrids ===
=== Conservation status ===
Data Deficient (DD) or Vulnerable.
While not formally assessed on the global IUCN Red List as of 2024, the species has a very restricted range in Sarawak and is highly sought after in the horticultural trade. The related species ''B. daunhitam'' is listed as Vulnerable (VUD2), and similar threats likely apply to ''B. darthvaderiana'' due to potential over-collection and habitat limitations.
=== External Links ===
[https://www.researchgate.net/publication/338738939_Begonia_daunhitam_a_new_species_of_Begonia_Begoniaceae_from_West_Kalimantan_Indonesia Begonia daunhitam, a new species of Begonia (Begoniaceae) from West Kalimantan, Indonesia Researchgate]
==== References ====
Lin, C.W., Chung, S.W.[5] & Peng, C.-I (2014).[4][5][6][7][8][11] Three new species of ''Begonia'' (sect.[5] ''Petermannia'', Begoniaceae) from Sarawak, Borneo.[2][5] ''Phytotaxa'' 191(1): 129–140.
Wang, W.G., Randi, A., Wang, C.X.L., Shen, J.Y., Ma, X.D., Shi, J.P., Xu, T. & Zhang, S.Z. (2020). ''Begonia daunhitam'', a new species of ''Begonia'' (Begoniaceae) from West Kalimantan, Indonesia.[1] ''Taiwania'' 65(1): 27–32.
==== Categories ====
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[[Category:Species]]
[[Category:Shrub-like]]
[[Category:Borneo]]
[[Category:Malaysia]]
[[Category:Petermannia]]
[[Category:Southeast Asia]]
[[Category:Borneo]]