Begonia amphioxus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Cucurbitales
Family: Begoniaceae
Genus: Begonia
Species:
B. amphioxus
Binomial name
Begonia amphioxus
Sands

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 40 cm (16 in), its upright peltate leaves are 5 to 12 cm (2 to 5 in) 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]

References

  1. "Begonia amphioxus Sands". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Kiew, Ruth (31 July 2001). "The Limestone Begonias of Sabah, Borneo - Flagship Species for Conservation" (PDF). Gardens' Bulletin Singapore. 53 (1&2): 241–286. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
  3. 1 2 "Begonia amphioxus Sands". nparks.gov.sg. Flora Fauna Web. 20 August 2021. Retrieved 3 July 2023.


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