Begonia urticae
| Family Name | Begoniaceae |
|---|---|
| Currently Accepted Name | Begonia urticae L. f. - Determined By: Burt-Utley, 2015 |
| Locality | Peru. Amazonas , Chachapoyas Prov. : District Leymebamba, surroundings of La Esperanza. 6° 49' 4" S 77° 43' 1" W |
| Description | 20-30 cm tall herb; stems and leaf veins bright red; flowers 1.5-2 cm diameter; red; fruits triangular, mace-like. |
| Habitat | Burned Neurolepsis paramo with polylepis fragments; in forest understory. |
| Reproductive State | Flower |
| Elevation | 3200 to 3300 m |
| Specimen Notes | |
| Collector |
A. Glenn
with R.W. Bussmann, G. Chait, C.V. Ocaña |
| Collection Date | 27 Jun 2010 |
| Accession Number | 279852 |
| Image | 279852.jpg |