A new stoloniferous species of Begonia Begoniaceae from Yunnan, China

Begonia cangyuanensis, a new species of Begonia sect. Stolonifera Begoniaceae from Yunnan, China, is described and illustrated. Morphologically, it is similar to B. dioica in its tuberous habit with red stolons between tubers. However, it significantly differs in having two bracteoles under the ovar...

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Published in:Nordic journal of botany 2023-06, Vol.2023 (6), p.n/a
Main Authors: Ding, Hong‐Bo, Quan, Dong‐Li, Zeng, Xiao‐Dong, Zhao, Jin‐Chao, Tan, Yun‐Hong
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Begonia
Begonia sect. Stolonifera
Begoniaceae
bracteole
New species
stolon
taxonomy
tuberous herb
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Summary:Begonia cangyuanensis, a new species of Begonia sect. Stolonifera Begoniaceae from Yunnan, China, is described and illustrated. Morphologically, it is similar to B. dioica in its tuberous habit with red stolons between tubers. However, it significantly differs in having two bracteoles under the ovary and four tepals of the female flower. A detailed description, photographs, and a comparison with allied species are provided.
ISSN:0107-055X
1756-1051
DOI:10.1111/njb.03890