Begonia amphioxus explained

Begonia amphioxus is a species of flowering plant in the family Begoniaceae, section Petermannia, native to Sabah state, Malaysia.[1] [2] There it is found growing in light shade on limestone, either at the base of cliffs or on top of outcrops.[2] A shrub reaching, its upright peltate leaves are long, lance-shaped and pointed at both ends.[2] [3] The highly ornamental leaves are olive to mid-green, with red spots and a red border around the margin.[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. 939486-1 . Begonia amphioxus Sands . 3 July 2023 .
  2. Kiew . Ruth . 31 July 2001 . The Limestone Begonias of Sabah, Borneo - Flagship Species for Conservation . Gardens' Bulletin Singapore . 53 . 1&2 . 241–286 . 3 July 2023 .
  3. Web site: Begonia amphioxus Sands . . 20 August 2021 . nparks.gov.sg . Flora Fauna Web . 3 July 2023 .