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Begonia chitoensis

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Begonia chitoensis
Close-up of flower
Foliage
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Cucurbitales
Family: Begoniaceae
Genus: Begonia
Species:
B. chitoensis
Binomial name
Begonia chitoensis
Synonyms[1]

Begonia formosana var. chitoensis (Tang S.Liu & M.J.Lai) S.S.Ying

Begonia chitoensis, the hardy Taiwan begonia, is a species of flowering plant in the family Begoniaceae, native to central and northern Taiwan.[1] It is found growing in forests at elevations from 400 to 2,200 m (1,300 to 7,200 ft).[2] As its common name suggests, it is hardy to USDA zone 7b.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Begonia chitoensis Tang S.Liu & M.J.Lai". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  2. ^ "溪头秋海棠 xi tou qiu hai tang". Flora of China. efloras.org. 2023. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  3. ^ "Begonia chitoensis". JC Raulston Arboretum. NC State University. 2022. Retrieved 19 June 2023.