Begonia acaulis
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| Species | acaulis |
|---|---|
| Region | Oceania |
| Country | Papua New Guinea |
| Year published | 1943 |
| Date of Origin | |
| Plant Type | Tuberous |
| Section | Diploclinium |
| Chr 2n | 28 |
Species Information
Classification and Distribution
Begonia acaulis is a species from the Diploclinium section, described by botanists Elmer Drew Merrill and Lily May Perry. It is native to Papua New Guinea.
Habitat
It grows on rocks in humid forests at altitudes of 450-500 meters in Papua New Guinea.
Characteristics
This perennial plant is tuberous and fleshy overall, with reddish stems, peduncles, petioles, and leaf veins. The green leaves are hairy, nearly round, slightly asymmetrical, and come to a point. They are finely toothed. It has flowers with pink petals and a yellow heart, borne on a sparsely branched inflorescence. The fruit is a winged capsule.
Flower Details
Begonia acaulis has flowers with pink petals and a yellow center, carried by a sparsely branched inflorescence.
Etymology
The specific epithet 'acaulis' suggests a plant that is almost stemless.
Comparison to Similar Species
References
- Encyclopedia of Life. - Begonia acaulis articles on the Encyclopedia of Life website.
Photos
External Links
- Detailed species information from Encyclopedia of Life.
