FLORA OF VIETNAM
Begoniaceae
Begonia sp.

N.Vietnam, Bac Kan Prov., Na Ri Distr., Liem Thuy Municipality,
village Na Bo, around point 21°56′44′'N, 106°05′09′'E, at elevation
300-700 m a.s.l.

Primary broad-leaved evergreen closed wet forest on very steep slopes
and cliffs of rocky ridges and mesae composed with white solid
marble-like crystalline limestone.

Lithophytic herb on vertical shady cliffs. Flowers olive-yellow with
purple tint, anthers and stigmas yellow. Leaves deep uniform green
above, light green with deep purple nerves below. Very common at
elevation 300-400 m a.s.l.

HAL 4885 27 May 2004 (Photo)

Collectors: L.Averyanov, N.T.Hiep, P.V.The, N.T.Vinh.