Begonia bullatifolia
| Species | bullatifolia |
|---|---|
| Region | South America |
| Country | Brazil |
| Year published | 2009 |
| Date of Origin | 2007 |
| Plant Type | Rhizomatous |
| Section | Astrothrix |
| Chr 2n | Not specified |
Species Information
Classification and Distribution
Begonia bullatifolia is a rhizomatous herb found in the Atlantic Forest of Espírito Santo, Brazil. It is related to Begonia santoslimae Brade.
Habitat
Begonia bullatifolia grows in leaf litter and humus of the central mountains of the Atlantic Forest of Espírito Santo state, Brazil, at 750 meters above sea level. There is a possibility that this species was introduced to the Kautsky forest.
Characteristics
- Rhizomatous herb - Height: 10-15 cm (excluding inflorescence) - Leaves are reniform to orbiculate, with a bullate adaxial face - Flowers with pedicels, sepals, and petals - Staminate flowers have 2 outer tepals, and pistillate flowers have 6 tepals
Flower Details
Detailed descriptions of the flowers are provided in the paper, including the number of tepals, their size, shape, and color.
Etymology
The epithet "bullatifolia" refers to the bullate leaf blades.
Comparison to Similar Species
Begonia bullatifolia resembles Begonia santos-limae Brade but can be distinguished by its non-peltate leaves with a bullate adaxial face, persistent inflorescence bracts, and pistillate flower perianth of 6 tepals.
References
[Link to the publication on ResearchGate](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/290004188)
Photos
No photos are provided in the paper for Begonia bullatifolia.
External Links
No external links are provided in the paper.
