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Begonia abdullahpieei is a rhizomatous species from Malaysia where it is critically endangered. It has oval shaped, light emerald green leaves are accented by red veins. It does best in higher temperatures (10-35C) and humidity (>60%).
| Species | B. abdullahpieei |
|---|---|
| Region | South East Asia |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Year published | 2005 |
| Date of Origin | 2000 |
| Plant Type | Rhizomatous |
| Section | Platycentrum |
| Chr 2n | - |
| Endangered Status | Critically endangered |
| 🌡️ | 10 to 30C |
| đź’¦ | Higher Humidity (>60%) |
| Care notes | Well draining substrate |
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| Species/ Cultivar | B. abdullahpieei |
|---|---|
| Form Varieties | |
| Author | Kiew, Begonias Penins. Malaysia |
| Publication Date | 2005 |
| Date of Origin | 2000 |
| Place | Kelian Gunung, Perak, Malaysia |
| Habitat | Native to one small area along streams and near waterfalls |
| Section | Platycentrum |
| Chr 2n | - |
| Plant Type | Rhizomatous |
| Synonyms and Comments | “Piee’s Begonia”, named after Abdullah Piee |
| Reference | Begonias Penins. Malaysia 252-255. 2005;JGSL9/08 |
| Description | Oval shaped, light emerald green leaves are accented by red veins |
|---|---|
| Male Flower | Single small flower- pale pink |
| Female Flower | |
| Plant Hardiness |
| Sun Tolerance | Half to full shade |
|---|---|
| Pests Diseases | |
| Temperature | 10-35C |
| Humidity | High Humidity (>60%) |
| Propagation Method | |
| Comments |
| Offspring of: | NA |
|---|---|
| Female Parent Of | none in our records |
| Male Parent Of | none in our records |
| In Cultivation? | No |
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