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Begonia truncicola

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Begonia truncicola
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Cucurbitales
Family: Begoniaceae
Genus: Begonia
Species:
B. truncicola
Binomial name
Begonia truncicola
Sodiro ex C.DC.

Begonia truncicola is a species of plant in the family Begoniaceae. It is a vine endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss, the only known natural threat to it.

References

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  1. ^ Quintana, C.; Pitman, N. (2003). "Begonia truncicola". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2003: e.T43177A10777137. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2003.RLTS.T43177A10777137.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.