Begonia daunhitam
Species Information[edit]
Classification and Distribution[edit]
Begonia daunhitam is a low herb, terrestrial, perennial begonia species found in Indonesia, specifically in Borneo.
Habitat[edit]
This species thrives in wet areas on slopes near rivers under dense canopies of dipterocarp forest at elevations of 200–300 meters above sea level.
Distribution[edit]
Begonia daunhitam is endemic to Borneo and has been recorded only in Sri Wangi village, Boyan Tanjung district, Kapuas Hulu regency, West Kalimantan province, Indonesia.
Characteristics[edit]
The leaves of Begonia daunhitam are dark olive to solid black at maturity, with a bubble-like appearance on the adaxial (upper) surface. The leaves are asymmetric and strongly bullate, giving them a cordate appearance.
Flower Details[edit]
The species produces pink to purplish or brownish flowers. Staminate (male) flowers have 20–30 yellow stamens, while pistillate (female) flowers have 3 styles and broadly Y-shaped stigmas.
Etymology[edit]
The specific epithet "daunhitam" originates from Bahasa Indonesia, where "daun" means leaves and "hitam" means black, referring to the black leaves of this species.
Comparison to Similar Species[edit]
Begonia daunhitam is similar to B. darthvaderiana, but it can be distinguished by its dichasial cyme inflorescence, strongly bullate adaxial leaf surface, absence of a narrow silvery band along leaf margins, and a greater number of stamens.
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Care[edit]
Care instructions or tips for growing and maintaining Begonia daunhitam are not specified.
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