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==== Comparison to Similar Species ====
==== Comparison to Similar Species ====
Provide details on how ''Begonia longgangensis'' compares to other species in the genus, particularly those within the same section.


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Latest revision as of 10:29, 27 September 2023

B. longgangensis
Quick Species Info
Species Begonia longgangensis
Region Southwestern Guangxi, China
Country China
Year published 2013
Date of Origin
Plant Type Rhizomatous
Section Coelocentrum
Chr 2n 2n = 30

Species Information[edit]

Classification and Distribution[edit]

Begonia longgangensis is a rhizomatous herbaceous plant species discovered in southwestern Guangxi, China.

Habitat[edit]

This species is known only from the type locality in Longzhou County, Longgang Nature Reserve, Guangxi, China. It typically grows on jagged limestone rocks in evergreen broadleaf forests.

Characteristics[edit]

Begonia longgangensis has broadly ovate to suborbicular leaves that are smaller than similar species like Begonia liuyanii. The leaf adaxial surface is sparsely reddish-scabridulous with minute processes, and the abaxial surface is tomentose on veins.

Flower Details[edit]

The inflorescences of Begonia longgangensis are dichasial cymes with pink flowers, and the peduncles are glabrous.

Etymology[edit]

Information about the etymology of the species name, if available, should be included here.

Comparison to Similar Species[edit]

References[edit]

  • Peng, C.-I., Yang, H.-A., Kono, Y., Chung, K.-F., Huang, Y.-S., Wu, W.-H., & Liu, Y. (2013). Novelties in Begonia sect. Coelocentrum: B. longgangensis and B. ferox from limestone areas in Guangxi, China. Botanical Studies, 54(1), 44.

Photos[edit]

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Begonia longgangensis

External Links[edit]

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