Begonia socotrana | |
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Conservation status | |
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Cucurbitales |
Family: | Begoniaceae |
Genus: | Begonia |
Species: | B. socotrana |
Binomial name | |
Begonia socotrana Hook.f. |
Begonia socotrana is a species of plant in the family Begoniaceae. It is endemic to north-central Socotra. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and rocky areas. Due to its winter-blooming tendency, it has been used in begonia hybridization efforts.
References
- Miller, A. (2004). "Begonia socotrana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T44773A10947099. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T44773A10947099.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- "Hiemalis, Reiger, Elatior, & ×Cheimantha". begonias.org. American Begonia Society. 2024. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
Taxon identifiers | |
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Begonia socotrana |
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