Begonia goegoensis
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Begonia goegoensis
| Species | |
|---|---|
| Region | Asia |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Year Described | 1882 |
| Plant Type | Rhizomatous |
| Section | Jackia |
| Chr 2n |
Species Information
Classification and Origin
A native of Gogoe in Sumatra, discovered by Curtis, through whom it was introduced. It is a very handsome ornamental-foliaged species with peltate leaves, of a bronzy-metallic hue when young, changing to deep velvety-green when mature and intersected by a paler midrib and delicate veins; the under surface deep red.
Habitat
Characteristics
Large green peltate leaves with a rectangle shaped petiole.
Flower Details
Distribution and Habitat
Etymology
Named after its location of Goegoe.
Comparison to Similar Species
References
Chromosome Number
2n = 30
