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Begonia oxyloba
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Slopes of Mt Mabu.
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Slopes of Mt Mabu.
Photo: David Gwynne-Evans
Slopes of Mt Mabu.
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| Synonyms: |
Begonia kummeriae Gilg |
| Common names: | |
| Frequency: | Apparently rare. |
| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
Annual herb with unbranched ascending stems up to 55 cm high, often rooting at the lower nodes. Leaves more or less ovate in outline, 7-14 cm long, mostly with 5 pointed lobes, cordate at the base, green, hairless or sparsely hispid above, hairless and darker green or reddish beneath; margin shallowly and irregularly toothed; petiole 8-23 cm long; stipules linear up to 20 mm long. Flowers in axillary heads on peduncles 15-30 mm long, unisexual, pale pink. Fruit ellipsoid, 20-30 mm long, not winged, crowned by the long stipe. |
| Notes: | |
| Derivation of specific name: | oxyloba: with sharp(-ly pointed) lobes. |
| Habitat: | Mostly near waterfalls or forest streams. |
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| Worldwide distribution: | Most of tropical Africa and Madagascar. |
| Mozambique distribution: | Z |
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| Endemic status: | |
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| Insects associated with this species: | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Content last updated: | Friday 4 November 2016 |
| Literature: |
Fischer, E. & Killmann, D. (2008). Illustrated Field guide to the Plants of Nyungwe National Park Rwanda. University of Koblenz-Landau. Pages 408 - 409. (Includes a picture). Kupicha, F.K. (1978). Begoniaceae Flora Zambesiaca 4 Pages 500 - 501. Troupin, G. (1983). Begoniaceae Flore du Rwanda Spermatophytes Volume II Page 450. Wilczek, R. (1969). Begoniaceae Flore du Congo du Rwanda et du Burundi Jardin Botanique National de Belgique Pages 13 - 14. |
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African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Begonia oxylobaAfrican Plant Database: Begonia oxyloba
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