Reinwardtia
Vol. 23 No. 1 (2024)

BEGONIA TANGGAMUSENSIS, A NEW SPECIES OF BEGONIA SECT. PLATYCENTRUM FROM GUNUNG TANGGAMUS, SUMATRA AND NOTES ON ALLIED SPECIES BEGONIA SCOTTII AND BEGONIA PSEUDOSCOTTII

MARK HUGHES (Unknown)
DEDEN GIRMANSYAH (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Mar 2025

Abstract

A new species, Begonia tanggamusensis Girm. & M.Hughes (§ Platycentrum), is described from Gunung Tanggamus in southern Sumatra, where it is endemic. It grows on moss covered rocks and at the base of large trees in montane forests at an elevation of 1,700–2,000 m. A provisional conservation assessment places the species in the Near Threatened category.

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Abbrev

reinwardtia

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Subject

Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Immunology & microbiology

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Reinwardtia is a peer-reviewed scientific journal dedicated to advancing the understanding of plant science, with a particular emphasis on three core areas: plant taxonomy, plant ecology, and ethnobotany. The journal serves as a vital platform for disseminating research that explores the ...