Begonia retinervia


Begonia retinervia, also known as , is a species of Begonia endemic to the Guangxi region of China.

Distribution and habitat

Begonia retinervia is known only from north-central Guangxi in southern China, where it grows on limestone slopes and inside damp limestone caves at altitudes of.

Description

This species has near black leaves with protruding veining. Its leaves are finely hairy and its flowers are whitish to pinkish in color.

Ecology

Begonia retinervia flowers from August to October and fruits from November to March of the following year. It is considered rare within its range.