Begonia amphioxus
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Cucurbitales |
| Family: | Begoniaceae |
| Genus: | Begonia |
| Species: | B. amphioxus
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| Binomial name | |
| Begonia amphioxus | |
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[edit]
- ^ "Begonia amphioxus Sands". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
- ^ a b c d 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.
- ^ a b "Begonia amphioxus Sands". nparks.gov.sg. Flora Fauna Web. 20 August 2021. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
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