A NEW SECTION (BEGONIA SECT. FLOCCIFERAE SECT. NOV.) AND TWO NEW SPECIES IN BEGONIACEAE FROM THE WESTERN GHATS OF INDIA

Authors

  • N. Krishna University of Calicut
  • S. J. Britto St Joseph’s College (Autonomous)
  • S. Thomas Carmel College
  • B. Mani St Thomas College
  • A. K. Pradeep University of Calicut
  • K. V. Jithin St Thomas’ College (Autonomous)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1017/S0960428619000349

Keywords:

Begonia albo-coccinea, Begonia floccifera, India, Kerala, lectotype, new section, new species, sect. Flocciferae

Abstract

Two new species, Begonia bracteolata and Begonia keralensis, are described from the Western Ghats of India. They are placed in the newly created Begonia sect. Flocciferae, along with B. albo-coccinea Hook. and B. floccifera Bedd. Lectotypes are designated for three names within this section. Colour photoplates, illustrations and an identification key to Begonia sect. Flocciferae are also provided.

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Published

2019-11-26

Issue

Vol. 77 No. 2 (2020)

Section

Original Research Articles

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