Begonia monophylla
| Family Name | Begoniaceae |
|---|---|
| Currently Accepted Name | Begonia monophylla Pav. ex A. DC. |
| Locality | Mexico. Colima Near pass ca. 11 mi. SSW of Colima on Manzanillo road. 19° 5' 21" N 104° 20' 35" W |
| Description | Very abundant; selected small plants; root tuberous, plated; basal leaf 1, ca. as long as the petiole; blade to 30 cm long; inflorescence with 1 sessile leaf ca. the middle; flowers white. |
| Habitat | Mountain summits; precipitous rocky slopes and ravines of gypsum and slate, in deciduous woodland with Juliania, Bursera, Cephalocereus, Cyrtocarpa, Cassia; on shaded cliff-faces. |
| Reproductive State | Flower |
| Elevation | 400 to 500 m |
| Specimen Notes | |
| Collector |
R. McVaugh 1067
with W. N. Koelz |
| Collection Date | 25 Nov 1959 |
| Accession Number | 254480 |
| Image | 254480.jpg |