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Begonia mattampensis was described back in 2018 and is found in South Sulawesi, Indonesia.
It's considered to be rare within the section pettermania for being a creeping type, along with Begonia flacca and Begonia gemella.
| Species | B. mattampensis |
|---|---|
| Region | South East Asia |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Year published | 2018 |
| Date of Origin | |
| Plant Type | Shrub-like |
| Section | Petermannia |
| Chr 2n | - |
| Endangered Status | Critically endangered |
| 🌡️ | 7 to 30C |
| 💦 | Higher Humidity (>60%) |
| Care notes | Well draining substrate |
Photo credit: Irwan Gohor
Photo credit: Irwan Gohor
Photo credit: Irwan Gohor
Photo credit: Irwan Gohor
| Species/ Cultivar | B. mattampensis |
|---|---|
| Form Varieties | |
| Author | Ardi & D. C. Thomas, Reinwardtia |
| Publication Date | 2019 |
| Date of Origin | |
| Place | South Sulawesi, Indonesia |
| Habitat | Growing on limestone walls and cave enterances, low elevation 5-10 m |
| Limestone endemic only known from the Pangkadjene Karst. | |
| Section | Petermannia |
| Chr 2n | - |
| Plant Type | Shrub-like |
| Synonyms and Comments | Etymology: reference to the Mattampa cave in Pangkadjene, South Sulawesi where the type material was collected |
| Reference | Reinwardtia 18(1): 23. 2019 |
| Description | Perennial, monoecious herb with creeping stems and alternate greenish-reddish glabrous (smooth) leaves. |
|---|---|
| Male Flower | |
| Female Flower | |
| Plant Hardiness |
| Sun Tolerance | Half to full shade |
|---|---|
| Pests Diseases | |
| Temperature | 7-35C |
| 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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Photo Credits: Irwan Gohor