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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. | E00679363 | Moonlight, P.W. 9th June 2014 | Edinburgh,Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (E) |
Collector/Expedition: Pérez-Espona, Sílvia
Collection number: 21
Collection date: 24th April 2002
Country/Territory: Belize
Collecting locality: Belize:Cayo District:Caana Temple, Maya 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 red hairs on the under side. Pedicel of the inflorescence long, bright dark pink and hairy. Male flowers with white petals and bright yellow stamens. Female flowers with white petals, pinkish at the base, and with bright yellow stigmas. Fruits and wings greenish and when mature pink.
Miscellaneous notes: Growing on one of the highest (37-40m) ruin structures of a Mayan temple. Totally exposed to the sun, individuals grouped together forming a visible population.
Kind of specimen: HERBARIUM SHEET
Barcode: E00679363
Herbarium region: 14 (Central America)
Number of sheets: 1
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