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Revision as of 11:05, 11 January 2026
Species Information
Publication Date
2014
Origin
Endemic to Borneo (Sarawak, Malaysia) Specifically recorded from the Batang Ai area in the Lubok Antu District.
Growth Type
Perennial, erect, terrestrial herb. It can exhibit a cane-like or shrubby habit, typically growing 25–70 cm tall.
Section
Description
Begonia darthvaderiana is distinguished by its striking dark foliage
Distribution
Restricted to West Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia.
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.
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
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.
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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.
