Begonia hughesii
Species Information
Classification and Distribution
Begonia hughesii is similar to B. acclivis but differs in having leaves which are glabrous above and uniformly bright green. It has been collected from the type locality near the entrance to the Underground River and on Ugong Rock near Sabang and on limestone outcrops at the base of Mt. St. Paul.
Habitat
The species is found in littoral forest near Sabang, on limestone outcrops at the base of Mt. St. Paul, and other locations within the Palawan.
Characteristics
Lithophytic rhizomatous herb approximately 20 cm tall. The stem is 5–10 mm thick, tomentose with 2–3 mm brown hairs, becoming glabrous in parts with age.
Flower Details
The inflorescence is erect, approximately 20 cm long, and bisexual. Both male and female flowers open at the same time as the inflorescence matures.
Etymology
Begonia hughesii is named after Dr. Mark Hughes the Taxonomy Research Leader at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
Comparison to Similar Species
Begonia hughesii is most similar to B. acclivis but has distinct differences in leaf texture. It is also similar to Begonia beijnenii differing in the fact that it has larger leaves.
References
Three new species of Begonia endemic to the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, Palawan by Rosario Rivera Rubite.
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