Begonia oxyloba
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Slopes of Mt Mabu.
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Slopes of Mt Mabu.
Photo: David Gwynne-Evans
Slopes of Mt Mabu.
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| Synonyms: |
Begonia kummeriae Gilg |
| Common names: | |
| Frequency: | Apparently rare. |
| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
Annual herb with unbranched ascending stems up to 55 cm high, often rooting at the lower nodes. Leaves more or less ovate in outline, 7-14 cm long, mostly with 5 pointed lobes, cordate at the base, green, hairless or sparsely hispid above, hairless and darker green or reddish beneath; margin shallowly and irregularly toothed; petiole 8-23 cm long; stipules linear up to 20 mm long. Flowers in axillary heads on peduncles 15-30 mm long, unisexual, pale pink. Fruit ellipsoid, 20-30 mm long, not winged, crowned by the long stipe. |
| Type location: |
Angola |
| Notes: | |
| Derivation of specific name: | oxyloba: with sharp(-ly pointed) lobes. |
| Habitat: | Mostly near waterfalls or forest streams. |
| Altitude range: (metres) | |
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| Worldwide distribution: | Most of tropical Africa and Madagascar. |
| FZ divisions: | Z |
| Growth form(s): | |
| Endemic status: | |
| Red data list status: | |
| Insects associated with this species: | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Images last updated: | Friday 4 November 2016 |
| Literature: |
Fischer, E. & Killmann, D. (2008). Illustrated Field guide to the Plants of Nyungwe National Park Rwanda. University of Koblenz-Landau. Pages 408 - 409. (Includes a picture). Kupicha, F.K. (1978). Begoniaceae Flora Zambesiaca 4 Pages 500 - 501. Ntore, S. & al. (2024). Checklist of the vascular plants of Burundi Page 75. Troupin, G. (1983). Begoniaceae Flore du Rwanda Spermatophytes Volume II Page 450. Wilczek, R. (1969). Begoniaceae Flore du Congo du Rwanda et du Burundi Jardin Botanique National de Belgique Pages 13 - 14. |
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