Begonia tagbanua
Species | Begonia tagbanua |
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Region | South East Asia |
Country | Philippines |
Year published | 2015 |
Date of Origin | |
Plant Type | rhizomatous |
Section | Baryandra |
Chr 2n | 2n = 30 |
Species Information
Classification and Distribution
Begonia tagbanua is currently known from the type locality in Palawan, and from the foothills at the base of Mt. St. Paul at ca. 200 m altitude. In PPSRNP it grows quite abundantly along trail sides in bare soil, under semi-shaded broadleaf forest.
Habitat
In Palawan, it grows abundantly along trail sides in bare soil, under semi-shaded broadleaf forest. Away from trails, it can be found growing on steep banks of bare soil such as at the base of tree roots.
Characteristics
Terrestrial or lithophytic rhizomatous herb approximately 10 cm tall. The stem is 6–8 mm in diameter, with sparse 1–2 mm brown hairs becoming glabrous with age.
Flower Details
The species was flowering and fruiting when collected in early November. In cultivation in the greenhouse of Academia Sinica in Taipei, Taiwan, it flowered and fruited from July to December.
Etymology
The species is named after the Tagbanuas, one of the indigenous peoples of the type locality.
Comparison to Similar Species
Begonia tagbanua is most similar to B. suborbiculata but has distinct differences in leaf texture and fruit structure.
References
Three new species of Begonia endemic to the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, Palawan by Rosario Rivera Rubite.
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External Links
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