Begonia melanobullata: Difference between revisions

**Quick Species Info**
Species	melanobullata
Region	Asia
Country	Vietnam
Year published	2015
Date of Origin	2010
Plant Type	Rhizomatous
Section	Coelocentrum
Chr 2n	30

Latest revision as of 12:34, 27 September 2023

Species Information[edit]

Classification and Origin[edit]

This plant is allied with B. ferox. It is found in Vietnam, specifically in Cao Bang Province, Thach An District. The type specimens were collected on June 29, 2010, and additional specimens were cultivated in Taiwan.

Habitat[edit]

Found on semi-shaded wet cliffs or steep limestone slopes in evergreen broad-leaved forests, at an elevation of 300–400 m.

Characteristics[edit]

Begonia melanobullata is a perennial, rhizomatous herb. It has a stout, creeping rhizome that can grow up to 50 cm long and 1-2.5 cm thick. The stipules are yellowish to pale green, ovate-triangular, and have a keeled shape. The leaves are alternate, widely ovate to elliptic, with unique features like bullae (small raised structures) on the upper leaf surface. The inflorescences emerge directly from the rhizome, forming branched dichasial cymes. The plant exhibits both staminate (male) and pistillate (female) flowers.

Flower Details[edit]

The staminate flowers have 4 tepals, with the outer 2 being broadly ovate and the inner 2 being elliptic. There are around 65-80 stamens with yellowish-green to gold yellow anthers. The pistillate flowers have 3 tepals, and the ovary is trigonous-ellipsoid with wings. The styles are fused at the base and form a twisted stigma. The capsule is also trigonous-ellipsoid with wings.

Distribution and Habitat[edit]

This species is endemic to Thach An District, Cao Bang Province, Vietnam, close to the border with China. It grows in semi-shaded wet cliffs or steep limestone slopes within evergreen broad-leaved forests. Its elevation ranges from 300 to 400 meters.

Etymology[edit]

The specific name "melanobullata" refers to the dark maroon bullae on the leaf surface.

Comparison to Similar Species[edit]

Begonia melanobullata is similar to B. ferox and B. nahangensis in having dark bullae on the leaf upper surface. However, it is distinct due to its ovate to elliptic leaf shape, longer peduncle, more branched inflorescence, and different flower characteristics. Detailed comparisons with B. ferox and B. nahangensis are provided, highlighting differences in leaf shape, flower color, and other features.

References[edit]

- Ching-I Peng, Che-Wei Lin, Hsun-An Yang, Yoshiko Kono and Hieu Quang Nguyen. "Six new species of Begonia (Begoniaceae) from limestone areas in Northern Vietnam." Botanical Studies 2015, 56:9. - Hughes M. et al. "Asian Begonia 203, 2018."

care[edit]

Photos[edit]

B.melanobullata specs

B.melanobullata drawing

External Links[edit]

https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Begonia-melanobullata-C-I-Peng-C-W-Lin-A-Habitat-B-Habit-C-D-Portion-of-leaf_fig6_277364353

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-== Begonia melanobullata ==
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-{{Infoboxsp
+  <div class="infobox-container">
-| species_name = B. Melanobullata
+    <div class="infobox">
-| image = [[File:melanobullata2.jpg|200px|Begonia Melanobullata]]
+      <div class="infoboximg">
-| region = Asia
+        [[File:Melanobullata2.jpg|thumb|center| B.melanobullata]]
-| country = Vietnam
+</div>
-| year_published = 2015
+        {{Infoboxsp
-| plant_type = Rhizomatous
+        | species = melanobullata
-| section = Coelocentrum
+        | region = Asia
-}}
+        | country = Vietnam
-=== Taxonomy ===
+        | year_published = 2015
+        | Date_of_Origin = 2010
+        | plant_type = Rhizomatous
+        | section = Coelocentrum
+        | Chr_2n = 30
+        }}
+    </div>
+</div>
+    <div class="content">
-- Genus: ''Begonia''
+=== Species Information ===
-- Species Cultivar: ''B. melanobullata''
+==== Classification and Origin ====
-- Author: C.-I Peng & C. W. Lin (Botanical Studies 2015, 56:9)
+This plant is allied with B. ferox. It is found in Vietnam, specifically in Cao Bang Province, Thach An District. The type specimens were collected on June 29, 2010, and additional specimens were cultivated in Taiwan.
-- Publication Date: 2015
-- Date of Origin: 2010
+==== Habitat ====
-- Place: Cao Bang Province, Thach An District, N Vietnam
+Found on semi-shaded wet cliffs or steep limestone slopes in evergreen broad-leaved forests, at an elevation of 300–400 m.
-- Habitat: Found on semi-shaded wet cliffs or steep limestone slopes in evergreen broad-leaved forests, at an elevation of 300–400 m.
-=== Region ===
+==== Characteristics ====
+Begonia melanobullata is a perennial, rhizomatous herb. It has a stout, creeping rhizome that can grow up to 50 cm long and 1-2.5 cm thick. The stipules are yellowish to pale green, ovate-triangular, and have a keeled shape. The leaves are alternate, widely ovate to elliptic, with unique features like bullae (small raised structures) on the upper leaf surface. The inflorescences emerge directly from the rhizome, forming branched dichasial cymes. The plant exhibits both staminate (male) and pistillate (female) flowers.
+==== Flower Details ====
+The staminate flowers have 4 tepals, with the outer 2 being broadly ovate and the inner 2 being elliptic. There are around 65-80 stamens with yellowish-green to gold yellow anthers. The pistillate flowers have 3 tepals, and the ovary is trigonous-ellipsoid with wings. The styles are fused at the base and form a twisted stigma. The capsule is also trigonous-ellipsoid with wings.
-- Asia
+==== Distribution and Habitat ====
-=== Section ===
+This species is endemic to Thach An District, Cao Bang Province, Vietnam, close to the border with China. It grows in semi-shaded wet cliffs or steep limestone slopes within evergreen broad-leaved forests. Its elevation ranges from 300 to 400 meters.
-- Section: Coelocentrum
-=== Genetics ===
+==== Etymology ====
-- Chromosome Number: 2n = 30
+The specific name "melanobullata" refers to the dark maroon bullae on the leaf surface.
-=== Plant Type ===
-Rhizomatous
-=== Etymology ===
+==== Comparison to Similar Species ====
-The specific name is derived from Latin words, ''melano'' (very dark) and ''bulla'' (bubble or blister), referring to the leaf surface.
+Begonia melanobullata is similar to B. ferox and B. nahangensis in having dark bullae on the leaf upper surface. However, it is distinct due to its ovate to elliptic leaf shape, longer peduncle, more branched inflorescence, and different flower characteristics. Detailed comparisons with B. ferox and B. nahangensis are provided, highlighting differences in leaf shape, flower color, and other features.
-=== References ===
+==== References ====
 - ''Ching-I Peng, Che-Wei Lin, Hsun-An Yang, Yoshiko Kono and Hieu Quang Nguyen''. "Six new species of Begonia (Begoniaceae) from limestone areas in Northern Vietnam." ''Botanical Studies'' 2015, 56:9.
 - Hughes M. et al. "Asian Begonia 203, 2018."
+=== care ===
 === Photos ===
-[[File:Melanobullatadetails.jpg]]
+[[File:Melanobullatadetails.jpg|thumb|center| B.melanobullata specs]] [[File:MelanobullataDrawing.jpg|thumb|center| B.melanobullata drawing]]
-=== Classification and Origin ===
-This plant is allied with B. ferox. It is found in Vietnam, specifically in Cao Bang Province, Thach An District. The type specimens were collected on June 29, 2010, and additional specimens were cultivated in Taiwan.
-=== Characteristics ===
-Begonia melanobullata is a perennial, rhizomatous herb. It has a stout, creeping rhizome that can grow up to 50 cm long and 1-2.5 cm thick. The stipules are yellowish to pale green, ovate-triangular, and have a keeled shape. The leaves are alternate, widely ovate to elliptic, with unique features like bullae (small raised structures) on the upper leaf surface. The inflorescences emerge directly from the rhizome, forming branched dichasial cymes. The plant exhibits both staminate (male) and pistillate (female) flowers.
-=== Flower Details ===
+=== External Links ===
-The staminate flowers have 4 tepals, with the outer 2 being broadly ovate and the inner 2 being elliptic. There are around 65-80 stamens with yellowish-green to gold yellow anthers. The pistillate flowers have 3 tepals, and the ovary is trigonous-ellipsoid with wings. The styles are fused at the base and form a twisted stigma. The capsule is also trigonous-ellipsoid with wings.
-=== Distribution and Habitat ===
-This species is endemic to Thach An District, Cao Bang Province, Vietnam, close to the border with China. It grows in semi-shaded wet cliffs or steep limestone slopes within evergreen broad-leaved forests. Its elevation ranges from 300 to 400 meters.
-=== Etymology ===
-The specific name "melanobullata" refers to the dark maroon bullae on the leaf surface.
-=== Comparison to Similar Species ===
-Begonia melanobullata is similar to B. ferox and B. nahangensis in having dark bullae on the leaf upper surface. However, it is distinct due to its ovate to elliptic leaf shape, longer peduncle, more branched inflorescence, and different flower characteristics. Detailed comparisons with B. ferox and B. nahangensis are provided, highlighting differences in leaf shape, flower color, and other features.
-=== Endnote ===
+https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Begonia-melanobullata-C-I-Peng-C-W-Lin-A-Habitat-B-Habit-C-D-Portion-of-leaf_fig6_277364353
-Begonia melanobullata is unique to the limestone areas of Cao Bang Province and has specific differentiating features from similar species.
+ </div>
+</div>
+[[Category:Species]]
+[[Category:Rhizomatous]]
+[[Category:Asia]]