Begonia bullatifolia
| Species | bullatifolia |
|---|---|
| Region | South America |
| Country | Brazil |
| Year published | 2009 |
| Date of Origin | 2007 |
| Plant Type | Rhizomatous |
| Section | Astrothrix |
| Chr 2n | Not specified |
Species Information[edit]
Classification and Distribution[edit]
Begonia bullatifolia is a rhizomatous herb found in the Atlantic Forest of Espírito Santo, Brazil. It is related to Begonia santoslimae Brade.
Habitat[edit]
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[edit]
- 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[edit]
Detailed descriptions of the flowers are provided in the paper, including the number of tepals, their size, shape, and color.
Etymology[edit]
The epithet "bullatifolia" refers to the bullate leaf blades.
Comparison to Similar Species[edit]
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[edit]
[Link to the publication on ResearchGate](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/290004188)
Photos[edit]
No photos are provided in the paper for Begonia bullatifolia.
External Links[edit]
No external links are provided in the paper.
