Begonia abdullahpieei

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B. abdullahpieei

Quick Species Info

Species	abdullahpieei
Region	Southeast Asia
Country	Malaysia
Year published	2005
Date of Origin	2000
Plant Type	Rhizomatous
Section	Platycentrum
Chr 2n

Species Information

Classification and Distribution

Begonia abdullahpieei is a critically endangered rhizomatous species endemic to Peninsular Malaysia, particularly in the Bukit Bintang area. It is geographically rare and confined to a single locality in Perak.

Habitat

This species grows in deep shade on slippery rocks along streams and near swift and fast-flowing waterfalls, particularly in the area known as Lata Hijau.

Characteristics

Begonia abdullahpieei has oval-shaped, fresh green leaves with wine red veins. It requires extra humidity to grow well and is named after Mr. Abdullah Piee, who contributed significantly to the research of native begonias​``【oaicite:1】``​.

Flower Details

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Etymology

The species is named in honor of Mr. Abdullah Piee, a dedicated field guide who has made great contributions to the research of native begonias.

Comparison to Similar Species

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References

- Ruth Kiew, Begonias of Peninsular Malaysia, page 252, published in 2005. - Plants of the World Online - Kew Science. - Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS). - The American Begonia Society.

Photos

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External Links

- Detailed species information from Plants of the World Online - Begonia abdullahpieei on Malaysia Biodiversity Information System