Begonia merrilliana: Difference between revisions

**Quick Species Info**
Species	merrilliana
Region	Panay
Country	Philippines
Year published	2017
Date of Origin
Plant Type	Monoecious rhizomatous herb
Section	Baryandra
Chr 2n	28

Latest revision as of 12:09, 30 October 2023

Species Information[edit]

Classification and Distribution[edit]

Begonia merrilliana is endemic to Panay Island, Philippines. It is found on rock-strewn cliff bases or along stream banks in lowland forests at elevations of 200–300 meters.

Habitat[edit]

The species thrives in lowland forests, particularly on rock-strewn cliff bases or along stream banks.

Characteristics[edit]

Begonia merrilliana is characterized by its elongate, creeping rhizomes, undulate, angular leaf margins, and variegated leaves on the upper side. It has shorter petioles and narrower leaves compared to similar species.

Flower Details[edit]

The staminate outer tepals are 7–11 × 8–10 mm, and the pistillate outer tepals are 6–10 × 6–9 mm. The stamens are approximately 0.8 mm long.

Etymology[edit]

Named in honor of Dr. Elmer Drew Merrill, an outstanding plant systematist who worked in the Philippines for more than two decades in the early twentieth century.

Comparison to Similar Species[edit]

Similar to Begonia obtusifolia in the elongate, creeping rhizomes and undulate, angular leaf margin. However, it differs in having shorter petioles, narrower leaves, and variegated leaves on the upper side.

References[edit]

- Peng et al. Bot Stud (2017) 58:28

Photos[edit]

File:Begonia merrilliana habitat.jpg

Habitat of Begonia merrilliana

External Links[edit]

Links to pages related to this species

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 === Species Information ===
 ==== Classification and Distribution ====
-Provide information about the classification of the begonia and its distribution.
+Begonia merrilliana is endemic to Panay Island, Philippines. It is found on rock-strewn cliff bases or along stream banks in lowland forests at elevations of 200–300 meters.
 ==== Habitat ====
-Describe the natural habitat of the begonia species.
-==== Distribution ====
+The species thrives in lowland forests, particularly on rock-strewn cliff bases or along stream banks.
-Detail the geographical distribution of the begonia.
 ==== Characteristics ====
-Describe the key characteristics of this begonia species.
+Begonia merrilliana is characterized by its elongate, creeping rhizomes, undulate, angular leaf margins, and variegated leaves on the upper side. It has shorter petioles and narrower leaves compared to similar species.
 ==== Flower Details ====
-Provide information about the flowers of this begonia species.
+The staminate outer tepals are 7–11 × 8–10 mm, and the pistillate outer tepals are 6–10 × 6–9 mm. The stamens are approximately 0.8 mm long.
 ==== Etymology ====
-Explain the origin and meaning of the name of this begonia species.
+Named in honor of Dr. Elmer Drew Merrill, an outstanding plant systematist who worked in the Philippines for more than two decades in the early twentieth century.
 ==== Comparison to Similar Species ====
-Compare this begonia species to others that are similar in some way.
+Similar to Begonia obtusifolia in the elongate, creeping rhizomes and undulate, angular leaf margin. However, it differs in having shorter petioles, narrower leaves, and variegated leaves on the upper side.
 ==== References ====
-List the sources and references used to gather information about this begonia species.
-=== Care ===
+- Peng et al. Bot Stud (2017) 58:28
-Provide care instructions or tips for growing and maintaining this begonia species.
 === Photos ===
-[[File:(name).jpg|thumb|center| (IMAGE INFO)]]
-Include additional photos of the begonia species.
+[[File:Begonia_merrilliana_habitat.jpg|thumb|center|Habitat of Begonia merrilliana]]
 === External Links ===
-Add any relevant external links to websites or resources related to this begonia species.
+Links to pages related to this species
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+[[Category:species]]
-[[Category:(REGION)]]
+[[Category:rhizomatous]]
+[[Category:Panay]]
+[[Category:Philippines]]
+[[Category:Baryandra]]