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Begonia pachypoda | Begonia pachypoda has some similarities with [[Begonia aconitifolia]]. | ||
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| Species | Begonia pachypoda |
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| Region | South America |
| Country | Brazil |
| Year Described | 2013 |
| Plant Type | Thick Stem |
| Section | Latistigma |
| Chr 2n |
Species Information
Classification and Distribution
Begonia pachypoda belongs to the Begoniaceae family and is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil, specifically the state of Espírito Santo.
Habitat
This species thrives in humid tropical conditions.
Characteristics
Begonia pachypoda is a suffrutescent plant with thick, fleshy, and swollen stem base. The leaves are palmate and have a ring of trichomes at the petiole apex. Pink flowers with yellow centers bloom on branched inflorescences.
Flower Details
- Color: Pink with yellow center
- Arrangement: Branched inflorescence
- Flowering Time: Unknown
Etymology
The specific epithet "pachypoda" is derived from the Greek words "pachys" (thick) and "poda" (foot), referring to the swollen stem base of the plant.
Comparison to Similar Species
Begonia pachypoda has some similarities with Begonia aconitifolia.
References
https://treatment.plazi.org/id/2F162D2AFF8260410B4D33356D36FCB1
https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77130394-1
https://www.instagram.com/p/ChYV0fFBa-k/
