A NEW AND UNUSUAL XEROPHYTIC SPECIES OF BEGONIA (BEGONIACEAE) FROM PERU

Authors

  • M. C. Tebbitt

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1017/S0960428611000096

Keywords:

Begonia, Cajamarca, new species, Peru

Abstract

A new species of Begonia (Begoniaceae), Begonia gorgonea Tebbitt, is described from Cajamarca Province in northern Peru. This species is allied to a group of Andean species that are currently classified in Begonia sect. Knesebeckia. An identification key to this species group is provided, and the IUCN conservation category of VU D2 is proposed for the new species.

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Published

2011-06-14

Issue

Vol. 68 No. 2 (2011)

Section

Original Research Articles

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