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Latest revision as of 08:42, 27 September 2023

Begonia arachnoidea
Quick Species Info
Species arachnoidea
Region East Asia
Country China
Year published 2005
Date of Origin 2004
Plant Type Rhizomatous
Section Not specified
Chr 2n 30


Species Information[edit]

Classification and Distribution[edit]

Begonia arachnoidea is a rhizomatous begonia species. It is native to the Guangxi Zhuangzu Autonomous Region in China.

Habitat[edit]

This begonia species is typically found in mixed bamboo and scrubby vegetation at the foot of limestone hills, particularly on semishaded rocky slopes.

Characteristics[edit]

Begonia arachnoidea is characterized by its peltate leaves, which are suborbicular or broadly ovate, papery, and deeply green or brownish. The leaves are densely shortly setose and hispid-setulose on the upper surface and densely hispidulous-pilose on all veins on the lower surface. The venation of the leaves resembles a spiderweb.

Flower Details[edit]

The flowers of Begonia arachnoidea are white in color. Staminate flowers have four pink tepals, while carpellate flowers have three pink tepals. Stamens range from 26 to 44.

Etymology[edit]

The specific epithet "arachnoidea" refers to the leaf venation of this begonia species, which resembles a spiderweb.

Comparison to Similar Species[edit]

Begonia arachnoidea shares similarities with Begonia umbraculifolia but can be differentiated by various features, including its stout rhizomes, congested internodes, ovate-triangular stipules, and the characteristics of its leaves and pedicels.

References[edit]

ResearchGate

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Photos[edit]

File:Begonia arachnoidea 2.jpg
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