Begonia pachypoda
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| Species | Begonia pachypoda |
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| Region | South America |
| Country | Brazil |
| Year published | 2013 |
| Date of Origin | 2009 |
| Plant Type | Thick Stem |
| Section | Latistigma |
| Chr 2n |
Species Information[edit]
Classification and Distribution[edit]
Begonia pachypoda belongs to the Begoniaceae family and is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil, specifically the state of Espírito Santo.
Habitat[edit]
This species thrives in humid tropical conditions.
Characteristics[edit]
Begonia pachypoda is a suffrutescent plant with thick, fleshy, and swollen stem base. The leaves are palmate and have a ring of trichomes at the petiole apex. Pink flowers with yellow centers bloom on branched inflorescences.
Flower Details[edit]
- Color: Pink with yellow center
- Arrangement: Branched inflorescence
- Flowering Time: Unknown
Etymology[edit]
The specific epithet "pachypoda" is derived from the Greek words "pachys" (thick) and "poda" (foot), referring to the swollen stem base of the plant.
Comparison to Similar Species[edit]
Begonia pachypoda has some similarities with Begonia aconitifolia.
References[edit]
https://treatment.plazi.org/id/2F162D2AFF8260410B4D33356D36FCB1
https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77130394-1
https://www.instagram.com/p/ChYV0fFBa-k/
