Begonia villosula
Species Information[edit]
Classification[edit]
Begonia villosula is a monoecious rhizomatous herb found in the Quang Nam Province of Vietnam.
Distribution[edit]
This species is known from Tra Giap Commune, Bac Tra My District, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam, and likely occurs in adjacent areas. It thrives in moist rocky areas within broad-leaved evergreen forests at an elevation of approximately 702 meters.
Characteristics[edit]
- Rhizome: Stout, velutinous, with congested internodes. - Stem: Erect stems only seen at anthesis, densely velutinous. - Stipules: Yellowish green to reddish, ovate to narrowly triangular-ovate, strongly reflexed, densely hirsute abaxially. - Leaves: Alternate, with oblique ovate to orbicular blades, crenate to crenulate margins, and densely white hirsute upper surface. - Inflorescences: Axillary, monoecious, cymose panicles with dichasial cymes branching. - Flowers: Staminate and pistillate flowers with distinct tepals and other features. - Capsule: Trigonous-ellipsoid, with unequal wings.
Etymology[edit]
The specific epithet 'villosula' refers to the hairy leaves of this species.
Proposed Conservation Status[edit]
Begonia villosula has been collected in only one location from the type locality, which is a protected forest. Therefore, it is proposed to be categorized as Vulnerable (VU D2) according to IUCN guidelines.
Notes[edit]
Begonia villosula resembles B. thomsonii and B. villifolia but can be distinguished by various characteristics, including leaf characteristics, the number of stamens, and ovary features.
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