Begonia truncatifolia

Begonia truncatifolia Phytotaxa

Quick Species Info

Species	truncatifolia
Region	Southeast Asia
Country	Malaysia
Year published	2020
Date of Origin
Plant Type	Rhizomatous
Section	Baryandra
Chr 2n

Species Information

Classification and Distribution

Begonia truncatifolia is native to Southeast Asia, primarily found in Malaysia. It belongs to the section Begonia sect. Baryandra.

Habitat

This species is typically found in moist, shady habitats, often in the understory of tropical forests.

Characteristics

Begonia truncatifolia is a rhizomatous Begonia. It has distinctive foliage with asymmetrically truncated leaves.

Flower Details

The flowers of Begonia truncatifolia are typically small and inconspicuous, with various shades of pink.

Etymology

The specific epithet "truncatifolia" likely refers to the truncated or asymmetrical leaves of this Begonia species.

Comparison to Similar Species

Begonia truncatifolia can be distinguished from other Begonia species by its unique leaf shape and habitat preferences.

References

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Photos

Begonia truncatifolia Dark Form grown in a greenhouse by Nathaniel Greenleaf

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