Begonia xanthina
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Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Cucurbitales |
Family: | Begoniaceae |
Genus: | Begonia |
Species: | B. xanthina
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Begonia xanthina is a species of flowering plant in the family Begoniaceae, native to the eastern Himalayas, Assam, and southwestern Yunnan in China.[1] A rhizomatous geophyte reaching 40 cm (16 in), it is typically found growing near streams on rocky forested hills up to 800 m (2,600 ft) in elevation.[2] It resembles Begonia rex, but with yellow flowers and scattered light green splotches on the leaves.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Begonia xanthina Hook". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ a b "Begonia xanthina J.D.Hooker". nparks.gov.sg. Flora Fauna Web. 20 August 2021. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
Common Name: 黄瓣秋海棠