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Species

B. rubida

Photos

5 photos

Identity

Genus
Begonia
Name
B. rubida
Author
Ridley, J. Roy. Asiat. Soc. Straits Br.
Publication Date
1906
Place
Kuching Division
Habitat
Grows above the tree canopy on the shoulders of cliff faces or on highly shaded summits often in peaty soil or leaf litter at 300 m. Restricted to limestone.
Country
Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia
Region
Asia
Section
Petermannia
Plant Type
Shrub-like
Reference
J. Roy. Asiat. Soc. Straits Br. 46:256. 1906.; JGSL9/08; Kiew et al, Begonias of Borneo: p240, 2015
Article References
Kiew et al, Begonias of Borneo: p240, 2015
Photo References
Kiew et al, Begonias of Borneo: p240-241, 2015

Plant

Description
Stems and flowers are a fine ruby red colour.
Plant Habit
Shrubby erect
Plant Height
Medium 1m

Lineage

Parents

No parentage recorded.

Descendants

No recorded descendants.

Culture

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