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Begonia crateris

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Begonia crateris
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Cucurbitales
Family: Begoniaceae
Genus: Begonia
Species:
B. crateris
Binomial name
Begonia crateris
Exell, 1944

Begonia crateris is a plant species of the genus Begonia in the family Begoniaceae,[2] first described by Arthur Wallis Exell in 1944.[3] It is endemic to São Tomé Island, and grows up to 3 metres tall. It closest relative is Begonia baccata, also endemic to São Tomé.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Ikabanga, D.U.; Dauby, G.; Benitez Bosco, L.; Madureira, M.C.; Stévart, T. (2021). "Begonia crateris". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T196291327A196312438. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-3.RLTS.T196291327A196312438.en. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
  2. ^ "Begonia crateris". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
  3. ^ "Begonia crateris". Tropicos. Missouri Botanical Garden.
  4. ^ Reitsma, J.M. (1984). Begonia section Baccabegonia Reitsma, sect. nov., Agric. Univ. Wageningen Papers 84-3, p. 95-110