Research Paper

Begonia ranoposoensis (Begoniaceae), a new species from Sulawesi, Indonesia

Muhammad F.R.M. Saleh, Kurniawan P. Bandjolu, Wisnu H. Ardi, Daniel C. Thomas

Published on: 24 April 2023

Page: 180 - 184

DOI: 10.6165/tai.2023.68.180

Abstract

The new species Begonia ranoposoensis Saleh, Bandjolu & Ardi (Begoniaceae, Begonia section Petermannia) is described from material collected in Central and South Sulawesi. A detailed description, photoplate, distribution information and a provisional conservation status assessment are provided.

Keyword: Begonia comestibilis, Begonia vermeulenii, Poso Lake, sect. Petermannia, Wallacea

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