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Family: Begoniaceae
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Begonia sericoneura Liebm.
| Name | Det. qual. | Type of det. | Det. based on specimen | Det. by and when | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Begonia sericoneura Liebm. | Det. | E00679367 | Moonlight, P.W. 9th June 2014 | Edinburgh,Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (E) |
Collector/Expedition: Pérez-Espona, Sílvia
Collection number: 24
Collection date: 24th April 2002
Country/Territory: Belize
Collecting locality: Belize:Cayo District:Caana Temple, Mayan site of Caracol, Chiquibul Forest Reserve
Habitat: Mayan ruins, rainforest
Description: Herb. Stem short, woody-like with scars of older leaves. Leaves waxy on the upper side, paler green on the underside. Young leaves with abundant red hairs on the under side. Pedicel of the inflorescence long, hairy and bright dark pink. Male flowers with white petals and bright yellow stamens. Female flowers with white petals, pink at the base, with bright yellow stigmas. Bracts pinkish. Fruits and wings green, pink when mature.
Miscellaneous notes: Growing on one of the highest (37-40m) stone ruin structures of Caana Mayan Temple. Totally exposed to the sun. Plants grouped together forming a very clear population. Growing with other herbs, in particular Solanaceae.
Kind of specimen: HERBARIUM SHEET
Barcode: E00679367
Herbarium region: 14 (Central America)
Number of sheets: 1
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