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[edit]
Classification and Distribution[edit]
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[edit]
It grows on rocks in humid forests at altitudes of 450-500 meters in Papua New Guinea.
Characteristics[edit]
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[edit]
Begonia acaulis has flowers with pink petals and a yellow center, carried by a sparsely branched inflorescence.
Etymology[edit]
The specific epithet 'acaulis' suggests a plant that is almost stemless.
Comparison to Similar Species[edit]
References[edit]
- Encyclopedia of Life. - Begonia acaulis articles on the Encyclopedia of Life website.
Photos[edit]
External Links[edit]
- Detailed species information from Encyclopedia of Life.
