Begonia dracopelta

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B. dracopelta

Quick Species Info

Species	dracopelta
Region	Southeast Asia
Country	Indonesia and Malaysia
Year published	2019
Date of Origin
Plant Type	Shrub
Section	Petermannia
Chr 2n

Species Information

Classification and Distribution

Begonia dracopelta is a species found in Kalimantan, Indonesia, and Sarawak, Malaysia. It is classified in the section Petermannia.

Habitat

This species grows on vertical moist rocks in waterfalls, a habitat which contributes to its unique leaf texture.

Characteristics

The leaves of B. dracopelta are strongly bullate and resemble the rough texture of the Borneo endemic earless monitor lizard's skin.

Flower Details

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Etymology

The name 'dracopelta' is derived from Latin words meaning 'dragon' and 'shield', alluding to the plant's leaf texture​``【oaicite:1】``​.

Comparison to Similar Species

It most closely resembles Begonia dinosauria but differs in the leaf texture and bullae.

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