Begonia aketajawensis: Difference between revisions

**Quick Species Info**
Species	aketajawensis
Region	Southeast Asia
Country	Indonesia
Year published	2014
Date of Origin	2011
Plant Type	rhizomatous
Section	Petermannia
Chr 2n

Latest revision as of 10:09, 13 February 2024

Species Information[edit]

Classification[edit]

Begonia aketajawensis is classified within the section Petermannia, known for its protogynous inflorescences and unique floral structures.

Distribution[edit]

This species is endemic to Aketajawe-Lolobata National Park, Halmahera, North Moluccas, Indonesia.

Description[edit]

Growth Habit: A perennial monoecious herb with creeping stems up to 25 cm long, moderately to densely hairy.

Stem: Stems are few branched with internodes densely covered with branched hairs.

Leaves: Leaves are alternate, stipules are persistent, and lamina is asymmetric, narrowly obovate to orbicular with a base slightly rounded to cordate.

Flowers: Male flowers have four white tepals; female flowers have 5-6 white tepals tinged with pink, unequal in size.

Habitat[edit]

It thrives on vertical moist rock surfaces, including limestone substrates in half to full shade within secondary forests at elevations of 100–150 meters.

Etymology[edit]

The species name refers to the collection locality within the Aketajawe-Lolobata National Park.

Conservation Status[edit]

Vulnerable (IUCN) due to its limited distribution and potential threats from habitat loss.

Comparison to Similar Species[edit]

Begonia aketajawensis can be distinguished from Begonia holosericea by its leaf shape and size, male flower tepal count, and ovary characteristics. Notably, B. aketajawensis has narrowly obovate to orbicular leaves (8.8–12 × 8.3–11 cm), male flowers with four tepals, and sparsely hairy or glabrous ovaries, in contrast to the broader leaves and densely hairy ovaries of B. holosericea.

Additional Notes[edit]

Originally described by Ardi, W. H., & Thomas, D. C.

Photos[edit]

File:Begonia aketajawensis.jpg

Begonia aketajawensis in its natural habitat

References[edit]

Ardi, W.H., Kusuma, Y.W.C., et al. (2014). Studies on Begonia (Begoniaceae) of the Molucca Islands I: Two new species from Halmahera, Indonesia. Reinwardtia, 14(1), 19–26.

ResearchGate Begonia aketajawensis

External Links[edit]

In Search of Small Things

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-        | region = South East Asia
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-        | country = Indonesia
+      | species = aketajawensis
-        | year_published = 2021
+      | region = Southeast Asia
-        | Date_of_Origin = 2011
+      | country = Indonesia
-        | plant_type = rhizomatous/trailing
+      | year_published = 2014
-        | section = Petermannia
+      | Date_of_Origin = 2011
-        | Chr_2n = Unknown
+      | plant_type = rhizomatous
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+      | section = Petermannia
+      | Chr_2n =
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+== Species Information ==
+==== Classification ====
+Begonia aketajawensis is classified within the section Petermannia, known for its protogynous inflorescences and unique floral structures.
+==== Distribution ====
-<div class="main-content">
+This species is endemic to Aketajawe-Lolobata National Park, Halmahera, North Moluccas, Indonesia.
-=== Species Information ===
+== Description ==
-==== Classification and Distribution ====
+; Growth Habit
-Begonia aketajawensis is a species in the Begonia genus, part of the Petermannia section. It is endemic to the North Moluccas, Indonesia.
+:A perennial monoecious herb with creeping stems up to 25 cm long, moderately to densely hairy.
-==== Habitat ====
+; Stem
-This begonia species is typically found on vertical moist rock surfaces, including limestone substrates. It thrives in half to full shade and is commonly found in secondary forests at altitudes of 100–150 meters.
+:Stems are few branched with internodes densely covered with branched hairs.
-==== Distribution ====
+;Leaves
-Begonia aketajawensis is exclusively found in the Aketajawe-Lolobata National Park on the island of Halmahera, North Moluccas, Indonesia.
+:Leaves are alternate, stipules are persistent, and lamina is asymmetric, narrowly obovate to orbicular with a base slightly rounded to cordate.
-==== Characteristics ====
+;Flowers
-- The plant is a perennial, monoecious herb with creeping stems, reaching a length of approximately 25 cm.
+:Male flowers have four white tepals; female flowers have 5-6 white tepals tinged with pink, unequal in size.
-- Stems are few-branched, with internodes ranging from 1.7 to 3.8 cm in length, densely covered with branched hairs.
-- Leaves are alternate, with persistent stipules and channeled, red petioles.
-- Leaf lamina is narrowly obovate to orbicular, with dimensions of 8.8–12 × 8.5–11 cm.
-- Inflorescences are axillary and protogynous.
-==== Flower Details ====
+== Habitat ==
-- Male flowers have four white tepals, with the two larger ones measuring 11–15.5 × 11.5–15 mm, orbicular in shape.
+It thrives on vertical moist rock surfaces, including limestone substrates in half to full shade within secondary forests at elevations of 100–150 meters.
-- Stamens have yellow filaments and oblong anthers.
-- Female flowers have five to six white tepals, with the four larger ones measuring 10.5–15 × 8–11 mm, obovate in shape.
-- Ovary is globoid with three locules and bilamellate placentation.
 ==== Etymology ====
-The specific epithet "aketajawensis" originates from the collection locality of the type material, Aketajawe-Lolobata National Park.
+The species name refers to the collection locality within the Aketajawe-Lolobata National Park.
+==== Conservation Status ====
+Vulnerable (IUCN) due to its limited distribution and potential threats from habitat loss.
 ==== Comparison to Similar Species ====
 Begonia aketajawensis can be distinguished from Begonia holosericea by its leaf shape and size, male flower tepal count, and ovary characteristics. Notably, B. aketajawensis has narrowly obovate to orbicular leaves (8.8–12 × 8.3–11 cm), male flowers with four tepals, and sparsely hairy or glabrous ovaries, in contrast to the broader leaves and densely hairy ovaries of B. holosericea.
+==== Additional Notes ====
+Originally described by Ardi, W. H., & Thomas, D. C.
+=== Photos ===
+[[File:Begonia_aketajawensis.jpg|thumb|center|Begonia aketajawensis in its natural habitat]]
 ==== References ====
-- [Include the citations for the research papers that provided this information]
-=== Care ===
+Ardi, W.H., Kusuma, Y.W.C., et al. (2014). Studies on Begonia (Begoniaceae) of the Molucca Islands I: Two new species from Halmahera, Indonesia. Reinwardtia, 14(1), 19–26.
-Information about the cultivation and care of Begonia aketajawensis is not provided in the research papers.
-=== Photos ===
+[https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Begonia-aketajawensis-Ardi-DC-Thomas-A-Plant-habit-in-situ-scale-10-cm-B_fig1_273768148 ResearchGate Begonia aketajawensis]
-[[File:Begonia-aketajawensis.jpg|thumb|center|B. aketajawensis]]
 === External Links ===
-No external links related to Begonia aketajawensis are available at this time.
+[https://insearchofsmallthings.com/2021/09/03/begonia-holosericeoides/ In Search of Small Things ]
+ </div>
+</div>
-[[Category:Species]]
+[[Category:species]]
-[[Category:Begonia Type]]
+[[Category:rhizomatous]]
-[[Category:South East Asia]]
+[[Category:Southeast Asia]]
+[[Category:Indonesia]]
+[[Category:Petermannia]]