Begonia jubar

Begonia jubar V.T.Pham & C.W.Lin, sp. nov. §. Petermannia

Begonia jubar)

Quick Species Info

Species	jubar
Region	South East Asia
Country	Vietnam
Year published	2021
Date of Origin	2019
Plant Type	rhizomatous
Section	Petermannia
Chr 2n	Not specified

Description

Monoecious rhizomatous herb with yellowish-green rhizome, dense hirsute internodes, and rose-pink persistent stipules. Leaves are alternate, ovate, and exhibit colorful patterns.

Leaves

Alternate leaves with petioles that are carmine to pale vermilion. Leaf blades are asymmetric, ovate to widely ovate, and exhibit distinctive venation patterns.

Inflorescences

Axillary, dichasial cymes with olive-green to crimson peduncles. Deciduous bracts are yellow-green.

Flowers

- Staminate flowers have pinkish-white tepals. - Pistillate flowers have pinkish-white tepals and 3-winged ovaries.

Distribution and Ecology

Endemic to Lak district in Dak Lak Province, Vietnam. Grows on silicate cliff faces in semi-shade, under the canopy of various tree and herbaceous species.

Etymology

From Latin "jubar" meaning brightness, referring to its outstanding bright veins.

Conservation Status

Considered Vulnerable due to its rarity and potential horticultural trade threat.

Notes

Begonia jubar is most closely allied to Begonia rigidifolia but has distinct characteristics, including glabrous stipules, leaf base, and larger flowers.

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