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Begonia socotrana

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

Begonia socotrana is a species of plant in the family Begoniaceae. It is endemic to north-central Socotra. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and rocky areas. Due to its winter-blooming tendency, it has been used in begonia hybridization efforts.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Miller, A. (2004). "Begonia socotrana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T44773A10947099. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T44773A10947099.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Hiemalis, Reiger, Elatior, & ×Cheimantha". begonias.org. American Begonia Society. 2024. Retrieved 31 May 2024.