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Begonia amphioxus is a cane-like species from Malaysia where it is typically found on only two limestone hills in Sabah (Batu Punggul and Tinahas). Leaves are deep emerald green with red dots that are raised at the center and a reddish-purple edge. It needs a higher temperature and humidity and has a reputation for being a delicate species.
| Species | B. amphioxus |
|---|---|
| Region | South East Asia |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Year published | 1990 |
| Date of Origin | |
| Plant Type | Cane-like |
| Section | Petermannia |
| Chr 2n | - |
| Endangered Status | - |
| 🌡️ | 24-30C |
| 💦 | Higher Humidity (>60%) |
| Care notes | Well draining substrate |
Photo credit: In Search of Small Things
Photo credit: In Search of Small Things
Photo credit: In Search of Small Things
Photo credit: In Search of Small Things
Photo credit: In Search of Small Things
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| Species/ Cultivar | B. amphioxus |
|---|---|
| Form Varieties | |
| Author | Sands, Bot. Mag. (Kew Mag.) |
| Publication Date | 1990 |
| Date of Origin | |
| Place | Limestone hills: Batu Punggul and Batu Tinahas, Malaysia |
| Habitat | Base of limestone cliffs and on the top of low limestone outcrops below the tree canopy to 400m |
| Section | Petermannia |
| Chr 2n | - |
| Plant Type | Cane-like |
| Synonyms and Comments | Etymology: descriptive of the sharp leaf points at both ends |
| Reference | Tebbitt, Begonias 5:79-80. 2005; Asian Begonia 12, 2018 Hughes M. et al. |
| Description | Leaves are deep emerald green with red dots that are raised at the center and a reddish-purple edge. Young leaves are undulated. |
|---|---|
| Male Flower | Small single flowers with 4 greenish white tepals |
| Female Flower | 3-5 tepals, ovaries 2 -3 wings |
| Plant Hardiness | Delicate species |
| Sun Tolerance | Half to full shade |
|---|---|
| Pests Diseases | |
| Temperature | 24-30C |
| Humidity | High Humidity (>60%) |
| Propagation Method | |
| Comments |
| Offspring of: | NA |
|---|---|
| Female Parent Of | B. Madame Rachel |
| B. Panika | |
| Male Parent Of | none in our records |
| In Cultivation? | Yes |
References: In Search of Small Things
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