Begonia cleopatrae
Begonia cleopatrae
| Species | cleopatrae |
|---|---|
| Region | South East Asia |
| Country | Philippines |
| Year published | 1998 |
| Date of Origin | Unknown |
| Plant Type | rhizomatous |
| Section | Diploclinium |
| Chr 2n | Unknown |
Species Information
Classification
Begonia cleopatrae is a low-growing lithophytic herb endemic to Cleopatra’s Needle in the Philippines, particularly on Palawan island.
Distribution
This species is exclusively found in Cleopatra’s Needle on Palawan island, at altitudes of approximately 400 meters.
Habitat
Begonia cleopatrae thrives in a lithophytic habitat, typically growing flattened against vertical rocks.
Characteristics
- Stem: Thin, around 3 mm wide, with reddish-brown hairs. - Stipules: Lanceolate, about 6 x 3 mm, often glabrous. - Leaves: Appressed to the substrate, coriaceous, ovate to broadly subovate, asymmetric, with palmate venation. - Inflorescence: Cymose, bisexual, axillary, with approximately 10 flowers. - Flowers: Male and female flowers similar, with distinctive tepals. - Fruit: Red when immature, drying pale brown, with 2 locules and bifid placentae.
Flower Details
Detailed information about the flower structure is provided in the Characteristics section.
Etymology
The species is named after its collection locality, Cleopatra’s Needle.
Comparison to Similar Species
Begonia cleopatrae is similar to Begonia gironellae which is another species from northern Palawan. Begonia gironellae however can be distinguished by its shorter rhizome, congested internodes, widely triangular stipules, and other morphological differences.
References
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Care
Specific care instructions or tips for growing and maintaining Begonia cleopatrae are not available.
Photos
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External Links
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