Begonia bullatifolia

**Quick Species Info**
Species	Begonia bullatifolia
Region	Atlantic Forest, Espírito Santo, Brazil
Country	Brazil
Year published	2009
Date of Origin
Plant Type	Rhizomatous
Section	Not specified
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.