Begonia bella
Species Information[edit]
Classification and Distribution[edit]
Begonia bella is a perennial monoecious herb found in Peninsular Thailand. It belongs to Begonia sect. Parvibegonia and is known for its irregularly dentate leaves.
Habitat[edit]
This begonia species grows in granite rock crevices or damp streamside soils within seasonally dry evergreen forests.
Distribution[edit]
Begonia bella is native to Peninsular Thailand.
Characteristics[edit]
Begonia bella features succulent leaves that are asymmetric and chartaceous when dry. The leaves are irregularly dentate with an acuminate apex. The plant has two bifid stigmas, bifid placentae, and two-locular fruits with one enlarged wing.
Flower Details[edit]
Staminate flowers have pinkish tepals, with outer tepals suborbicular and inner tepals ovate-lanceolate. The androecium is actinomorphic with 40-45 yellow stamens. Pistillate flowers have unequal tepals and two (or three) fused styles with a kidney-shaped stigmatic band.
Ecology[edit]
Begonia bella thrives in its habitat and flowers from May to November, with fruiting occurring from November to January.
Proposed IUCN Category[edit]
Due to its limited known population and potential threats from human activities or stochastic events, Begonia bella is proposed to be categorized as VUD2 (Vulnerable, under threat of rapid decline).
Etymology[edit]
The specific epithet "bella" is Latin for beautiful, referring to the delicate pink flowers and bicolored ovaries.
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