Begonia pulcherrima
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Photo: Bart Wursten
Kamiranzovu trail, Nyungwe Forest National Park, Nyamasheke
Photo: Bart Wursten
Kamiranzovu trail, Nyungwe Forest National Park, Nyamasheke
Photo: Bart Wursten
Kamiranzovu trail, Nyungwe Forest National Park, Nyamasheke
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Begonia scapigera sensu auct. non Hook f. |
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| Status: | Native |
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| Worldwide distribution: | Eastern DRC, Burundi and Rwanda. |
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| Endemic status: | Near Endemic |
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| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Images last updated: | Friday 27 September 2024 |
| Literature: |
Fischer, E. & Killmann, D. (2008). Illustrated Field guide to the Plants of Nyungwe National Park Rwanda. University of Koblenz-Landau. Pages 468 - 469. (Includes a picture). 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. as Begonia scapigera (Includes a picture). Wilczek, R. (1969). Begoniaceae Flore du Congo du Rwanda et du Burundi Jardin Botanique National de Belgique Page 33. as Begonia scapigera |
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