Begonia kayinensis
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Begonia kayinensis
Species | |
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Region | Asia |
Country | Myanmar |
Year published | 2023 |
Date of Origin | |
Plant Type | Tuberous |
Section | Monophyllon |
Chr 2n |
=== Species Information === ==== Classification and Origin ==== Begonia kayinensis is a newly discovered species of Begonia in the section Monophyllon.
==== Habitat ==== This species grows on shaded, moist limestone surfaces, exposed limestone, and cave entrances at an elevation of around 80 meters above sea level.
==== Characteristics ==== - Height: 10–30 cm - Tuber: Globose with numerous fibrous roots - Stem: Red and succulent - Leaf: Unifoliate, cordate or orbicular-cordate, bullate upper surface (purplish-red to brownish-red), deep red lower surface, prominent venation - Inflorescence: Paniculate, arising from the top of the stem with the leaf - Staminate Flower: Numerous stamens (25–30), yellow - Pistillate Flower: Styles yellow, free; ovary green, 2-locular
==== Flower Details ==== - Staminate flower: White to pink tepals, actinomorphic and numerous stamens. - Pistillate flower: White to pink tepals, bifid stigma with twisted bands.
==== Distribution and Habitat ==== This species is currently known from Hpa-an District, Kayin State, southern Myanmar, and is found in limestone hills and caves, including Yathae Pyan Cave and Mt. Zwegabin.
==== Etymology ==== The specific epithet "kayinensis" refers to Kayin State, where the type specimen was collected.
==== Comparison to Similar Species ==== Begonia kayinensis is morphologically similar to Begonia prolifera but can be distinguished by characteristics such as leaf color, shape, and inflorescence type.
==== References ==== - Maw, M.B., et al. (2023). Taxonomic studies on Begonia (Begoniaceae) in Myanmar III: Begonia kayinensis (sect. Monophyllon), a remarkable new species from Kayin State, Southern Myanmar. Taiwania, 68(4), 407–411.
=== Chromosome Number === 2n = 30
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