Begonia poilanei
Begonia poilanei[edit]
Species Information[edit]
Classification and Distribution[edit]
Begonia poilanei Kiew is a monoecious rhizomatous lithophytic herb found in China, Laos (specifically on the Bolaven Plateau), and Vietnam.
Habitat[edit]
It is known to grow on top of the Bolaven Plateau in Laos, at an elevation of 1,270 meters.
Distribution[edit]
This species is distributed in China, Laos, and Vietnam.
Characteristics[edit]
- Height: 5–15 cm tall. - Rhizome: Cylindrical tuber, smooth, light brown, 2–4 cm long, 5–8 mm in diameter. - Leaves: Obliquely cordate, 6–7 × 7–9 cm, apex acute-lanceolate or aristate, base cordate, margin serrate with cilia, puberulous on both sides. - Flowers: Monoecious with staminate and pistillate flowers. Staminate flowers have 4 pink tepals, while pistillate flowers have 3 pink tepals.
Flower Details[edit]
- Staminate Flower:**
- Pedicel: Red to pinkish-red, 1–1.8 cm long, pubescent. - Stamens: Bright yellow, 28−36.
- Pistillate Flower:**
- Pedicel: Pink or pinkish-red, 1−1.2 cm long. - Ovary: 3-locular, pinkish-green, shiny.
Etymology[edit]
The species name "poilanei" honors E. Poilane, who first discovered and collected this species in 1931.
Comparison to Similar Species[edit]
Has similarities with Begonia murina and Begonia fimbristipula
References[edit]
The species was originally described by Kiew in 2007. It was also described as Begonia intermedia D.K.Tian & Y.H.Yan in 2014 and Begonia wuzhishanensis C.-I Peng, X.H. Jin & S.M. Ku in 2014. These latter names are now treated as synonyms of Begonia poilanei Kiew.
Care[edit]
No specific care instructions or tips for growing and maintaining Begonia poilanei Kiew are provided.
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External Links[edit]
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