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| name = Begonia darthvaderiana
| name = Begonia darthvaderiana
| image =
| image = Begonia darthvaderiana1.png
| caption =
| caption =
| Species = darthvaderiana
| Species = darthvaderiana
| Publication = Phytotaxa 191 (1): 132-135
| Publication = 2014
| Origin = Borneo (Sarawak, Malaysia)
| Origin = [[:Category:Borneo|Borneo]] (Sarawak, Malaysia)
| Region = Lubok Antu District
| Region = [[:Category:Southeast Asia|Southeast Asia]]
| Growth = Terrestrial Herb / Shrub-like
| Growth = [[:Category:Shrub-like|Shrub-Like]]
| Section = Petermannia
| Section = [[:Category:Petermannia|Petermannia]]
| Chromosome =
| Chromosome =
| note =
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=== Species Information ===
=== Species Information ===
==== Publication Date ====
==== Publication ====
2014
C.W.Lin & C.-I Peng, Phytotaxa 2014
==== Origin ====
==== Origin ====
Endemic to Borneo (Sarawak, Malaysia).[2][10] Specifically recorded from the Batang Ai area in the Lubok Antu District.[4][6]
Endemic to Borneo (Sarawak, Malaysia) Specifically recorded from the Batang Ai area in the Lubok Antu District.
==== Growth Type ====
==== Growth Type ====
Perennial, erect, terrestrial herb.[2][3][5] It can exhibit a cane-like or shrubby habit, typically growing 25–70 cm tall.
Shrub Like, perennial, erect, terrestrial herb., typically growing 25–70 cm tall.
==== Section ====
==== Section ====
[[Section Petermannia]][2][5][12]
[[:Category:Petermannia|Petermannia]]
==== Chromosome = 2n = ====
 
==== Description ====
==== Description ====
''Begonia darthvaderiana'' is distinguished by its striking dark foliage.[2][3][5][8][10][12]
''Begonia darthvaderiana'' is distinguished by its striking dark foliage with yellow trim.
Stems: Erect, brownish to red-brown, slightly woody at the base, 25–70 cm tall, 5–10 mm thick.[2]
Leaves: Alternate, simple, asymmetric with a cordate base. The blade is oblong-ovate, measuring 13–15 cm long (up to 22 cm in some descriptions) and 5–7 cm wide (up to 13 cm). The adaxial (upper) surface is dark olive-green or deep red to solid black, featuring a distinct, narrow silvery band (approx.[2] 0.2–0.4 mm) along the subentire margin.[2] The surface is slightly raised between the veins but not strongly bullate. The abaxial (lower) surface is dark maroon.[2]
Flowers: The inflorescence is protogynous and bisexual.
** Staminate (Male) Inflorescence: A terminal cymose panicle, up to 20 cm long.[3] Male flowers have 2 pink-red, elliptic tepals and 9–16 yellow stamens.
** Pistillate (Female) Flowers: Have 5 pink-red tepals.
Fruit: A reddish-green capsule.
==== Distribution ====
==== Distribution ====
Restricted to West Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia.
Restricted to West Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia.
==== Habitat ====
==== Habitat ====
It grows in deep shade within lowland mixed dipterocarp forests at elevations of 130–200 meters.[2][6] It is typically found on steep soil slopes or at the base of cliffs near rivers and valleys.
It grows in deep shade within lowland mixed dipterocarp forests at elevations of 130–200 meters. It is typically found on steep soil slopes or at the base of cliffs near rivers and valleys.
==== Flower ====
==== Flower ====
Pink to red.[2][3]
Pink to red
==== Etymology ====
==== Etymology ====
The specific epithet ''darthvaderiana'' refers to the fictional character Darth Vader from the ''Star Wars'' franchise.[2][3][4][5][10] The authors chose this name due to the plant's unique, deep dark appearance.[3][5]
The specific epithet ''darthvaderiana'' refers to the fictional character Darth Vader from the ''Star Wars'' franchise. The authors chose this name due to the plant's unique, deep dark appearance.
==== Synonyms ====
==== Synonyms ====
No known synonyms; this is the accepted name.
No known synonyms.
==== Comparison to Similar Species ====
==== Comparison to Similar Species ====
''Begonia darthvaderiana'' is morphologically similar to ''[[Begonia daunhitam]]'' (found in West Kalimantan, Indonesia), as both possess dark olive-black leaves and pink flowers. However, they differ in the following characters:
''Begonia darthvaderiana'' is morphologically similar to ''[[Begonia daunhitam]]'' (found in West Kalimantan, Indonesia), as both possess dark olive-black leaves and pink flowers.  
{| class="wikitable"
! Character !! ''Begonia darthvaderiana'' !! ''Begonia daunhitam''
|-
| Plant Height || 25–70 cm || 15–25 cm
|-
| Leaf Surface || Slightly raised between veins (smooth to rugulose) || Strongly bullate (bubble-like)
|-
| Leaf Margin || Subentire (nearly smooth) with a silvery ring || Denticulate (toothed) without a silvery ring
|-
| Male Inflorescence || Terminal cymose panicle || Dichasial cyme (terminal or axillary)
|-
| Stamen Count || 9–16 || 20–30
|}
It is also noted to share some similarities with ''[[Begonia chlorosticta]]'' but differs in lacking the greenish spots and having a solid dark leaf color.[2]
=== Photos ===
=== Photos ===
''(Refer to Figure 3 in the referenced PDF for habit and flower photos by C.W. Lin & C.-I Peng, or search external databases for images by the authors.)''
[[File:Begonia-darthvaderiana2.png|250px|caption]]
 
=== Hybrids ===
=== Hybrids ===
=== Conservation status ===
=== Conservation status ===
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While not formally assessed on the global IUCN Red List as of 2024, the species has a very restricted range in Sarawak and is highly sought after in the horticultural trade. The related species ''B. daunhitam'' is listed as Vulnerable (VUD2), and similar threats likely apply to ''B. darthvaderiana'' due to potential over-collection and habitat limitations.
While not formally assessed on the global IUCN Red List as of 2024, the species has a very restricted range in Sarawak and is highly sought after in the horticultural trade. The related species ''B. daunhitam'' is listed as Vulnerable (VUD2), and similar threats likely apply to ''B. darthvaderiana'' due to potential over-collection and habitat limitations.
=== External Links ===
=== External Links ===
[https://biotaxa.org/Phytotaxa/article/view/phytotaxa.191.1.8 Original Description in Phytotaxa]
[https://www.researchgate.net/publication/338738939_Begonia_daunhitam_a_new_species_of_Begonia_Begoniaceae_from_West_Kalimantan_Indonesia Begonia daunhitam, a new species of Begonia (Begoniaceae) from West Kalimantan, Indonesia Researchgate]
==== References ====
==== References ====
Lin, C.W., Chung, S.W.[5] & Peng, C.-I (2014).[4][5][6][7][8][11] Three new species of ''Begonia'' (sect.[5] ''Petermannia'', Begoniaceae) from Sarawak, Borneo.[2][5] ''Phytotaxa'' 191(1): 129–140.
Lin, C.W., Chung, S.W.[5] & Peng, C.-I (2014).[4][5][6][7][8][11] Three new species of ''Begonia'' (sect.[5] ''Petermannia'', Begoniaceae) from Sarawak, Borneo.[2][5] ''Phytotaxa'' 191(1): 129–140.
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[[Category:Species]]
[[Category:Species]]
[[Category:Cane-like]]
[[Category:Shrub-like]]
[[Category:Borneo]]
[[Category:Borneo]]
[[Category:Malaysia]]
[[Category:Malaysia]]
[[Category:Section Petermannia]][2]
[[Category:Petermannia]]
[[Category:Southeast Asia]]
[[Category:Borneo]]

Latest revision as of 12:08, 11 January 2026

Begonia darthvaderiana

Species darthvaderiana
Publication Date 2014
Origin Borneo (Sarawak, Malaysia)
Region Southeast Asia
Growth Type Shrub-Like
Section Petermannia
Chromosome Count


Species Information

Publication

C.W.Lin & C.-I Peng, Phytotaxa 2014

Origin

Endemic to Borneo (Sarawak, Malaysia) Specifically recorded from the Batang Ai area in the Lubok Antu District.

Growth Type

Shrub Like, perennial, erect, terrestrial herb., typically growing 25–70 cm tall.

Section

Petermannia

Description

Begonia darthvaderiana is distinguished by its striking dark foliage with yellow trim.

Distribution

Restricted to West Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia.

Habitat

It grows in deep shade within lowland mixed dipterocarp forests at elevations of 130–200 meters. It is typically found on steep soil slopes or at the base of cliffs near rivers and valleys.

Flower

Pink to red

Etymology

The specific epithet darthvaderiana refers to the fictional character Darth Vader from the Star Wars franchise. The authors chose this name due to the plant's unique, deep dark appearance.

Synonyms

No known synonyms.

Comparison to Similar Species

Begonia darthvaderiana is morphologically similar to Begonia daunhitam (found in West Kalimantan, Indonesia), as both possess dark olive-black leaves and pink flowers.

Photos

caption

Hybrids

Conservation status

Data Deficient (DD) or Vulnerable. While not formally assessed on the global IUCN Red List as of 2024, the species has a very restricted range in Sarawak and is highly sought after in the horticultural trade. The related species B. daunhitam is listed as Vulnerable (VUD2), and similar threats likely apply to B. darthvaderiana due to potential over-collection and habitat limitations.

External Links

Begonia daunhitam, a new species of Begonia (Begoniaceae) from West Kalimantan, Indonesia Researchgate

References

Lin, C.W., Chung, S.W.[5] & Peng, C.-I (2014).[4][5][6][7][8][11] Three new species of Begonia (sect.[5] Petermannia, Begoniaceae) from Sarawak, Borneo.[2][5] Phytotaxa 191(1): 129–140. Wang, W.G., Randi, A., Wang, C.X.L., Shen, J.Y., Ma, X.D., Shi, J.P., Xu, T. & Zhang, S.Z. (2020). Begonia daunhitam, a new species of Begonia (Begoniaceae) from West Kalimantan, Indonesia.[1] Taiwania 65(1): 27–32.

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