Editing Begonia pachypoda

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        [[File:Begonia_pachypoda.jpg|thumb|center| B. pachypoda]]
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        | species = Begonia pachypoda
        | region = South America
        | country = Brazil
        | year_published = 2013
        | Date_of_Origin = 2009
        | plant_type = Thick Stem
        | section = Latistigma
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=== Species Information ===

==== Classification and Distribution ====

Begonia pachypoda belongs to the Begoniaceae family and is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil, specifically the state of Espírito Santo.

==== Habitat ====

This species thrives in humid tropical conditions.

==== Characteristics ====

Begonia pachypoda is a suffrutescent plant with thick, fleshy, and swollen stem base. The leaves are palmate and have a ring of trichomes at the petiole apex. Pink flowers with yellow centers bloom on branched inflorescences.

==== Flower Details ====

* Color: Pink with yellow center
* Arrangement: Branched inflorescence
* Flowering Time: Unknown

==== Etymology ====

The specific epithet "pachypoda" is derived from the Greek words "pachys" (thick) and "poda" (foot), referring to the swollen stem base of the plant.

==== Comparison to Similar Species ====

Begonia pachypoda resembles Begonia leathermaniae, but can be distinguished by its suffrutescent habit (vs. rhizomatous), swollen stem base (vs. nonswollen stem base), and straight leaves (vs. wavy leaves).

==== References ====

* https://www.instagram.com/p/ChYV0fFBa-k/
* https://powo.science.kew.org/about
* https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm5OQNiJLv-/

=== Photos ===

[[File:Begonia_pachypoda.jpg|thumb|center|Begonia pachypoda]]

=== External Links ===


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[[Category:Species]]
[[Category:Cane Like]]
[[Category:South America]]
[[Category:Brazil]]
[[Category:Latistigma]]